The Blues And The Abstract Truth

The blues and the abstract truth is an album by american composer and jazz saxophonist oliver nelson recorded in february 1961.

The blues and the abstract truth. Referencing the blues and the abstract truth lp album a 5 sny 4 silbt 85 brilliant iconic classic session with great artists and original tunes composed by one of the greatest composers oliver nelson. But this is often where the mischief begins. The blues and the abstract truth by oliver nelson oliver nelson arrived in new york city in 1959 a time and place that produced seminal albums in the history of modern jazz among them kind of blue by miles davis and the shape of jazz to come by ornette coleman who made his debut in the city that same year. Its a veritable whos who of the day.

Blues and the abstract truth is his triumph as a musician for the aspects of not only defining the sound of an era with his all time classic stolen moments but on this recording assembling one of the most potent modern jazz sextets ever. Its a veritable whos who of the day. A quick scan of the line up is jaw dropping. Edit release all versions of this release review changes.

Marketplace 0 8 for sale. Oliver nelsonthe blues and the abstract truthstereo a 5 reply see 2 replies notify me helpful r1172029 release. Happily blues and the abstract truth would also be mentioned. The main reason this wonderful recording became a classic is that it is accessible and the credit for that belongs entirely to oliver nelson.

The allmusic review by scott yanow awarded the album 4. But this is often where the mischief begins. Happily blues and the abstract truth would also be mentioned. Add to collection add to wantlist remove from wantlist.