Oliver Nelson

Born: Jun 4, 1932 in St. Louis, MO

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Died: Oct 27, 1975 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre: Jazz, Other, Classical

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

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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

Screamin' the Blues

Released: 1960

Label: Universal Distribution

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Oliver Nelson (on tenor and alto sax) meets Eric Dolphy (alto, bass clarinet and flute) on this frequently exciting sextet session with trumpeter Richard Williams, pianist Richard Wyands, bassist George ...Read full review

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