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Jazz album from American saxophonist Oliver Nelson. The Blues and the Abstract Truth was originally recorded in 1961 and features a lineup of notable musicians: Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers and Roy Haynes. Nelson explores the mood and structure of the blues throughout the album. The best known cut is "Stolen Moments," a mellow minor blues that would not be out of place on Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue. Six tracks in all, recommended.
- landmark 1961 recording w/ all-star lineup, featuring the premiere of jazz standard 'Stolen Moments'
- 'Impulse! orange' colored vinyl
- includes printed insert w/ liner notes
- limited edition
- featuring Oliver Nelson (a. sax), Eric Dolphy (a. sax, flute), Freddie Hubbard (t), Bill Evans (p), Paul Chambers (b), Roy Haynes (d) + more
- original release year: 1961
- music label: Impulse! 2023
reviewed by Cool Hand 03/2016
Jazz album from American saxophonist Oliver Nelson. The Blues and the Abstract Truth was originally recorded in 1961 and features a lineup of notable musicians: Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers and Roy Haynes. Nelson explores the mood and structure of the blues throughout the album. The best known cut is "Stolen Moments," a mellow minor blues that would not be out of place on Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue. Six tracks in all, recommended.
- landmark 1961 recording w/ all-star lineup, featuring the premiere of jazz standard 'Stolen Moments'
- 'Impulse! orange' colored vinyl
- includes printed insert w/ liner notes
- limited edition
- featuring Oliver Nelson (a. sax), Eric Dolphy (a. sax, flute), Freddie Hubbard (t), Bill Evans (p), Paul Chambers (b), Roy Haynes (d) + more
- original release year: 1961
- music label: Impulse! 2023
