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In Reply to: RE: Blues And The Abstract Truth posted by mr.bear on February 25, 2017 at 19:51:00
I've always liked that album and it seems to have been a timeless performance that you wouldn't want to change anything. I wonder how much of that is due to the fact that Oliver Nelson was a studio musician that had to play exactly what is required. Could also be the all star cast of players.
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sheez. Friend of my Dad's as well. Died way too soon
"Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to" Mark Twain
Thanks. I always wondered what instrument he played on the album. I guess, the score.
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Played alto & tenor saxes. Why the criticism? The man was brilliant
"Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to" Mark Twain
Held his own with many and worked much with Dolphy, as serious a player as ever... played.His New Jazz/Prestige recordings are some of my favorites though BAT IS
the apex of his enormous talents.My favorite of his arranging duties is also on impulse! - Alfie by Sonny Rollins presents an exquisite canvas as deep and enriching as any.
Yet he also managed to arrange my least favorite Monk LP, Monk's Blues. But he was a hired gun there.Wouldn't say Nelson's later, heavily Thiele tinged records are my cup of tee, but
there's always a tune or two to remind you that he WAS always in charge.
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination"-Michael McClure
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The band was comprised of some of the most creative and unique musicians in jazz. The leader was an innovative composer/arranger and a great saxophone soloist -- and you think the result may have been due to experience playing commercial music in the studio?! Ahh, no.
Oliver Nelson wrote the music and played tenor on the recording.
Sonny Criss and Leo Wright were the only other ( Alto ) Players I remember using the Metal Selmer.
I have a Jimmy Smith Album Oliver Arranged, and just w/ Woodwinds, no Brass.
James Bond Theme and others.
A Fav.
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Oliver had one of the best soprano sax sounds on The Shadow of Your Smile.
"If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them" - Sol Hurok
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Anything w/ Bill Evans- I am there!
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