‘Turn the Light On’ is a body of work influenced by life experience, the ancestors, master teachers and his Cuban - Syrian lineage. Nelson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter.
‘Turn the Light On’ is the result of many masterful contributions by musicians and artists such as:
Drummer - Neftali Santiago of “Mandrill”
Multi-instrumentalist, engineer, vocalist, producer - George Black.
Percussionist - Long John Oliva.
Guitarist - Emile Porét.
Singers - Nana B, Onyi Love, Grace Oh, Jimetta Rose, Alibe Sledge, and Kevin Williams.
Keyboardist - Surya Botofasina.
Pianist - Jeff Schelp.
Flutist - Kattisse Buckingham.
Saxophone, trombone and trumpet - David Ralicke.