COMPOSER
An acoustic group featuring the compositions of Chicago based jazz guitarist Casey Nielsen, the Lapis Trio draws on his study of the classical guitar and modern jazz. Their first album, The Travelers, showcases a richly dynamic acoustic settingunique instrumentation of classical guitar (Casey Nielsen) upright bass (Dan Thatcher) and percussion (Tim Mulvenna). Release date March 15th on Shifting Paradigm Records.

photo- Terry Bowker
JAZZ
Casey has played and recorded as a jazz bandleader and sideman in various groups throughout the USA.

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CLASSICAL
Casey performs solo recitals throughout the Chicago area. He has given solo and chamber music concerts for the North Shore Baptist church, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Baker Memorial Church, the Northbrook Library, the Elgin Library and Geneva's Fabian Park Japanese Garden series.