More Blues and the Abstract Truth

by Oliver Nelson

More Blues and the Abstract Truth cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: January 1965
  • Label: Impulse!
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:15
  • Community rating: 3.9/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Acting as a spiritual successor to his legendary 1961 masterpiece, 'More Blues and the Abstract Truth' focuses heavily on Oliver Nelson's brilliant arranging skills rather than his saxophone playing. The album features an entirely different all-star ensemble, including Thad Jones and Phil Woods, interpreting complex, swinging hard bop charts. While differing in tone from the original, it remains a highly sophisticated, impeccably executed session.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, acoustic

Tracklist

  1. Blues And The Abstract Truth (5:14)
  2. Blues O'Mighty (6:48)
  3. Theme From Mr. Broadway (5:48)
  4. Midnight Blue (4:06)
  5. The Critic's Choice (2:21)
  6. One For Bob (6:07)
  7. Blues For Mr. Broadway (8:12)
  8. Goin' To Chicago Blues (4:35)

Credits

  • Oliver Nelson - primary artist, arranged by [arranger], conductor, written-by
  • Phil Woods - alto saxophone
  • Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone
  • Richard Davis - bass
  • Grady Tate - drums
  • Roger Kellaway - piano
  • Ben Webster - tenor saxophone
  • Phil Bodner - tenor saxophone, english horn

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