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The Blues and the Abstract Truth is an album by American composer and jazz saxophonist Oliver Nelson recorded in February 1961 for the Impulse! label. It remains Nelson's most acclaimed album and features a lineup of notable musicians: Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy (his second-to-last appearance on a Nelson album following a series of collaborations recorded for Prestige), Bill Evans (his only appearance with Nelson), Paul Chambers and Roy Haynes. Baritone saxophonist George Barrow does not take solos but remains a key feature in the subtle voicings of Nelson's arrangements. The album is often noted for its unique ensemble arrangements and
| 1 | Stolen Moments | ❤ | 8:50 | Oliver Nelson | Oliver Nelson / Bill Evans / Roy Haynes / Eric Dolphy / Paul Chambers / Freddie Hubbard |
| 2 | Hoe-Down | ♡ | 4:45 | Oliver Nelson | Oliver Nelson / Bill Evans / Roy Haynes / Eric Dolphy / Paul Chambers / Freddie Hubbard |
| 3 | Cascades | ♡ | 5:30 | Oliver Nelson | Oliver Nelson / Bill Evans / Roy Haynes / Eric Dolphy / Paul Chambers / Freddie Hubbard |
| 4 | Yearnin’ | ♡ | 6:25 | Oliver Nelson | Oliver Nelson / Bill Evans / Roy Haynes / Eric Dolphy / Paul Chambers / Freddie Hubbard |
| 5 | Butch and Butch | ♡ | 4:37 | Oliver Nelson | Oliver Nelson / Bill Evans / Roy Haynes / Eric Dolphy / Paul Chambers / Freddie Hubbard |
| 6 | Teenie’s Blues | ♡ | 6:36 | Oliver Nelson | Oliver Nelson / Bill Evans / Roy Haynes / Eric Dolphy / Paul Chambers / Freddie Hubbard |
Links
- Folder:
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- AllMusic: https://www.allmusic.com/album/MW0000188605
Credits
Alto Saxophone — Oliver Nelson, Eric Dolphy Composed By — Oliver Nelson Arranged By — Oliver Nelson Tenor Saxophone — Oliver Nelson Flute — Eric Dolphy Baritone Saxophone — George Barrow Bass — Paul Chambers Drums — Roy Haynes Engineer — Rudy Van Gelder Mastered By — Ryan Smith Piano — Bill Evans Producer — Creed Taylor Supervised By — Chad Kassem Trumpet — Freddie Hubbard
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