Fantabulous

by Oliver Nelson

Fantabulous cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: July 1964
  • Label: Argo
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:17
  • Community rating: 3.55/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Oliver Nelson and His Orchestra, Ken Soderblom, Ben Tucker, Phil Woods, Arthur Hoyle, Tony Studd, Jerome Richardson, Snooky Young, Patti Bown, Grady Tate, Robert Ashton, Roy Wiegand

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Fantabulous' showcases Oliver Nelson's orchestral jazz writing, with tightly voiced brass and reeds supporting post-bop soloists. The album reflects Nelson's dual importance as arranger and composer during a period when modern big-band language was evolving rapidly.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Hobo Flats (4:12)
  2. Post No Bills (5:28)
  3. A Bientot (3:44)
  4. Three Plus One (3:24)
  5. Take Me With You (5:25)
  6. Daylie's Double (4:00)
  7. Teenie's Blues (4:05)
  8. Laz-ie Kate (3:59)

Credits

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