{"title":"Oliver Nelson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOliver 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 \u003cem data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eThe Blues and the Abstract Truth\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oliver-nelson-the-blues-and-the-abstract-truth","title":"Oliver Nelson – The Blues And The Abstract Truth (1981 MCA Japan Reissue LP Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eOriginally rreleased in 1961 on Impulse!, \u003cem data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eThe Blues and the Abstract Truth\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive masterpiece of composer, arranger, and saxophonist \u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eOliver Nelson\u003c\/strong\u003e. This landmark session assembles an all-star sextet: \u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eFreddie Hubbard\u003c\/strong\u003e (trumpet), \u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eEric Dolphy\u003c\/strong\u003e (alto saxophone, flute), \u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eBill Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e (piano), \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"539\"\u003ePaul Chambers\u003c\/strong\u003e (bass), and \u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eRoy Haynes\u003c\/strong\u003e (drums).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eThe album’s crown jewel, \u003cem data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eStolen Moments\u003c\/em\u003e, became an instant standard — coolly swinging yet harmonically adventurous. Across the set, Nelson’s writing blends blues roots with modernist sophistication, brought to life by some of the greatest soloists of the era. Dolphy and Hubbard bring fire, Evans adds luminous color, and Nelson’s own saxophone ties it all together.\u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eElegant, inventive, and timeless, \u003cem data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eThe Blues and the Abstract Truth\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the most important albums ever released on Impulse! and a cornerstone of modern jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e: VG+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e: VG+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MCA Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42506578133051,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/IMG_4312_12bd86f8-06ca-44d9-9c3c-ccbafaeebbcb.jpg?v=1759531549"}],"url":"https:\/\/lushliferecords.com.au\/collections\/oliver-nelson.oembed","provider":"Lush Life Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}