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Oliver Nelson
Oliver Nelson
Born: Jun 4, 1932 in St. Louis, MO
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Died: Oct 27, 1975 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Soul-Jazz, Fusion, Modern Big Band, Mainstream Jazz, Soundtracks, Film Music
Biography: Oliver Nelson was a distinctive soloist on alto, tenor, and even soprano, but his writing eventually overshadowed his playing skills. He became a professional early on in 1947, playing with the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra and with St. Louis big bands headed by George Hudson and Nat Towles. In 1951, he arranged ...Read full biography
The Blues And The Abstract Truth
The Blues And The Abstract Truth
Released: 1961
Label: Impulse! Records
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As Oliver Nelson is known primarily as a big band leader and arranger, he is lesser known as a saxophonist and organizer of small ensembles. Blues and the Abstract Truth is his triumph as a musician for ...Read full review
Soul Battle
Soul Battle
Released: 1960
Label: Fantasy Inc.
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This intriguing session matches together three powerful tenor players: Oliver Nelson, King Curtis (in a rare jazz outing) and Jimmy Forrest. With fine backup work by pianist Gene Casey, bassist George ...Read full review
More Oliver Nelson albums: Main Albums (36), Compilations (5)
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