Nelson Hutchinson is a professional jazz guitarist with over a decade of experience performing throughout the Bay Area and beyond. His work spans a wide range of ensembles and contexts, from straight-ahead jazz to jazz manouche.

Hutchinson earned a BFA in Jazz Guitar from The New School for Jazz, where he studied with Chico Hamilton, Benny Powell, Peter Bernstein, Andy Milne, Howard Alden, and Ed Cherry. After returning to the Bay Area, he continued my studies with the legendary Calvin Keys until his passing in 2024.

Currently, Hutchinson is a member of the acclaimed Hot Club of San Francisco. He’s performed with the group at Django festivals across the U.S., as well as at Yoshi’s, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, and Blue Note Napa. Original compositions “I’ll Call You Back” and “HWY 17” are featured on the HCSF’s latest album and have received airplay on KCSM 91.1.