Home / Musicians / Dave Nelson Dave Nelson 1905 – 1946 Musicians Celebrities, Musicians, Musicians and Composers, Singer Biography Dave Nelson (1905–1946) was an American trumpeter, musician and pianist. Born January 1, 1905 in Donaldsonville. Died April 7, 1946 in New York City. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More musicians → Don Weis 1922 – 2000 Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, United States Film Director Charles Seel 1897 – 1980 Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, United States Actors Maria Riva 1924 – 2025 Actresses James Lee Barrett 1929 – 1989 Actors