Description
BIO :
The Blues and the Abstract Truth (1961) remains Oliver Nelson’s most acclaimed album and features a line-up of top-class musicians: Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers, Roy Haynes, and George Barrow. The album is often noted for its unique ensemble arrangements and is frequently identified as a progenitor of Nelson’s move towards arranging later in his career. It includes the iconic version of Nelson’s all-time classic « Stolen Moments ».
Reviewer Michael G. Nastos gave it the maximum rating of 5 stars in AllMusic, stating the album is « a must buy for all jazz fans, and a Top Ten or Top Fifty favourite for many. » This special edition includes, as a bonus, Nelson’s original version of « Stolen Moments », recorded the previous year as « The Stolen Moment. »
OLIVER NELSON alto & tenor sax,
ERIC DOLPHY alto sax & flute,
FREDDIE HUBBARD trumpet (out on B3),
GEORGE BARROW baritone sax,
BILL EVANS piano,
PAUL CHAMBERS bass,
ROY HAYNES drums.
Tracklist:
1. Stolen Moments
2. Hoe-Down
3. Cascades
5. Yearnin’
6. Butch And Butch
7. Teenie’s Blues
8. Stolen Moments [first Version, Aka The Stolen Moment] *
* = Bonus Track
