Oliver Nelson: The Blues And Abstract Truth (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) LP
Impulse!, 1961 Even if Oliver Nelson had only ever written the majestic "Stolen Moments" he'd be a heavyweight, but that's just the opening track of this all-time classic album. This is where Nelson reveals the astonishing skills as composer and arranger that would come to dominate his career; with a collection of deep blues and hard bop swingers draped in lush, luxuriant arrangements and played by a world-class band. Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard is on fire throughout, Eric Dolphy is a quirky wild card on alto sax and flute, and Bill Evans is sophistication personified at the piano. It doesn't get much better. Tracklist & Credits Verve's Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging. Side A Stolen Moments Hoe Down Cascades Side B Yearnin' Butch And Butch Teenie's Blues Recorded - February 23, 1961 at Van Gelder Studios, New Jersey Engineer - Rudy Van Gelder Producer - Creed Taylor Shipping &