Collection: Oliver Nelson

Oliver Nelson was a gifted saxophonist, composer and arranger whose work bridged hard bop, post-bop and large-ensemble jazz. Best known for the 1961 masterpiece The Blues and the Abstract Truth on Impulse! — featuring Eric Dolphy, Freddie Hubbard and Bill Evans — Nelson’s catalogue also includes soulful small-group sessions and ambitious orchestral arrangements. Explore our curated selection of Oliver Nelson vinyl — essential Impulse! titles, rare originals and reissues that highlight his brilliance as both performer and composer.