


Mark Nelson is a popular Chicago-based pianist and keyboardist, a versatile and accomplished performer, whose credits include local performances, touring, and studio recordings. It is a 2-hour whirlwind of music inspired by the four seasons. Nine Worlds also released "The Seasons," their inaugural double album in 2017. All of these concepts are brought together with the idea of the Nine Worlds of Norse mythology." -Thor Our sound has an organic quality to it, as well as being inspired by music from many cultures around the world. Much of the music we're playing is inspired by nature, and played on acoustic instruments, which are built out of wood. Yggdrasil, the World Tree, connects the nine worlds in Norse mythology. "Having been named Thor, my name carries with it the many rich stories of Norse mythology.

Most recently in 2020 Nine Worlds released “Realms,” a collection of nine songs inspired by the realms of Norse mythology. This approach to music results in the richness, sensitivity, emotion and complexity of modern classical traditions, the groove of pop music, the improvisation of jazz, and a healthy helping of world music styles and genres.Įqually comfortable in the club as the concert hall, the mission of Nine Worlds is to bring their eclectic brand of chamber music to a wide variety of venues and listeners while simultaneously honoring the traditions and breaking the mold of expectations in chamber music. Nine Worlds Ensemble is a new approach to chamber music. With backgrounds in classical, jazz, pop, rock, and more, Nine Worlds brings a diverse approach to music performance.
