Oliver Nelson was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and arranger whose work influenced both jazz and film music. His 1961 album 'The Blues and the Abstract Truth,' featuring the classic 'Stolen Moments,' is considered one of jazz's finest recordings. Nelson's sophisticated arranging skills led to extensive work in television and film scoring, particularly for 'Six Million Dollar Man' and 'Ironside.' His ability to bridge jazz composition with commercial media demonstrated versatility rare among jazz artists. Nelson's early death in 1975 cut short a career that had contributed significantly to both jazz and American entertainment music.

Oliver Nelson vinyl records (4)

Oliver Nelson Afro / American Sketches UK vinyl LP album record PR7225 Transatlantic 1966

OLIVER NELSON ORCHESTRA Afro / American Sketches (1966 UK 7-track Transatlantic logo label vinyl LP originally recorded in 1961 front laminated picture sleeve. This was Nelsons first outing as a big band leader and musically draws comparisons with his inspiration; Duke Ellington. The sleeve shows just some light shelfwear and a little discolouration to thereverse the vinyl is Excellent with minimal play only PR7225) Track Listing: 1
£27.00 used

Oliver Nelson The Blues And The Abstract Truth - 180gram Vinyl + Booklet UK vinyl LP album record AS-5 Impulse! 2016 Audiophile

OLIVER NELSON The Blues And The Abstract Truth (2016 UK issue of the 1961 6-track stereo LP also stars Eric Dolphy Freddie Hubbard George Barrow Bill Evans Paul Chambers & Roy Haynes. Comes housed in a gatefold picture sleeve reproducingthe original album artwork & Jazz at 33 1/3 8-page booklet with detailed notes and essential discography
£22.99 used

Oliver Nelson The Blues And The Abstract Truth - 180gm UK vinyl LP album record B0033428-01 Impulse! 2021 Audiophile

OLIVER NELSON The Blues And The Abstract Truth (2021 issue of the 1961 6-track stereo LP also stars Eric Dolphy Freddie Hubbard George Barrow Bill Evans Paul Chambers & Roy Haynes. Comes housed in a glossy heavy duty gatefold picture sleeve with alternate artwork album artwork with liner notes on the inside spread
£38.99 used

Oliver Nelson Screamin' The Blues - 180gm Vinyl UK vinyl LP album record DOY674 Doxy 2012 Audiophile

OLIVER NELSON Screamin The Blues (2012 UK issue of the 1961 6-track mono vinyl LP on Esquire now pressed on Audiophile quality 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl including standout performances from Eric Dolphy & Richard Williams housed in apicture sleeve with extensive sleevenotes. The sleeve shows lightwear whilst the vinyl is clean with minimal wear DOY674) Track Listing: A1 Screamin The Blues 10:58 A2 March On March On 5:00 A3 The Drive 5:49 B1 The Meetin 6:42 B2 Three Seconds 6:23 B3 Alto-Itis 4:51
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