Oliver Nelson: The Blues And The Abstract Truth (Orange Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP

Jazz album from American saxophonist Oliver Nelson. The Blues and the Abstract Truth was originally recorded in 1961 and features a lineup of notable musicians: Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers and Roy Haynes. Nelson explores the mood and structure of the blues throughout the album. The best known cut is "Stolen Moments," a mellow minor blues that would not be out of place on Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue. Six tracks in all, recommended.

• landmark 1961 recording w/ all-star lineup, featuring the premiere of jazz standard 'Stolen Moments'
• 'Impulse! orange' colored vinyl
• includes printed insert w/ liner notes
• limited edition
• featuring Oliver Nelson (a. sax), Eric Dolphy (a. sax, flute), Freddie Hubbard (t), Bill Evans (p), Paul Chambers (b), Roy Haynes (d) + more
• original release year: 1961
• music label: Impulse! 2023

reviewed by Cool Hand 03/2016