Oliver Nelson: The Blues And The Abstract Truth (Orange Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP
$29.95
<p><i>Jazz album from American saxophonist Oliver Nelson.</i> <i>The Blues and the Abstract Truth</i> was originally recorded in 1961 and features a lineup of notable musicians: <a href="http://www.turntablelab.com/search?q=Freddie+Hubbard" target="_blank"><strong>Freddie Hubbard</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.turntablelab.com/search?q=Eric+Dolphy" target="_blank"><strong>Eric Dolphy</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.turntablelab.com/search?q=Bill+Evans" target="_blank"><strong>Bill Evans</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.turntablelab.com/search?q=Paul+Chambers" target="_blank"><strong>Paul Chambers</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.turntablelab.com/search?q=Roy+Haynes" target="_blank"><strong>Roy Haynes</strong></a>. 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 <a href="http://www.turntablelab.com/search?q=Miles+Davis" target="_blank"><strong>Miles Davis'</strong></a> <a href="http://www.turntablelab.com/search?q=miles+davis+Kind+Of+Blue" target="_blank"><i>Kind Of Blue</i></a>. Six tracks in all, recommended.</p> <ul> <li>landmark 1961 recording w/ all-star lineup, featuring the premiere of jazz standard 'Stolen Moments'</li> <li>'Impulse! orange' colored vinyl</li> <li>includes printed insert w/ liner notes</li> <li>limited edition</li> <li>featuring <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=Oliver+Nelson" target="_blank">Oliver Nelson</a> (a. sax), <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=Eric+Dolphy" target="_blank">Eric Dolphy</a> (a. sax, flute), <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=Freddie+Hubbard" target="_blank">Freddie Hubbard</a> (t), <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=Bill+Evans" target="_blank">Bill Evans</a> (p), <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=Paul+Chambers" target="_blank">Paul Chambers</a> (b), <a href="https://www.turntablelab.com/search?type=product&q=Roy+Haynes" target="_blank">Roy Haynes</a> (d) + more</li> <li>original release year: 1961</li> <li>music label: Impulse! 2023</li> </ul> <h6>reviewed by Cool Hand 03/2016</h6>