Meet Oliver Nelson

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Meet Oliver Nelson is the debut album by saxophonist Oliver Nelson recorded in 1959 and released on the New Jazz label.[1][2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]

The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "Although none of these Nelson tunes caught on, this was an impressive beginning to a short but productive career and gives one a strong example of the multi-talented Nelson's tenor playing".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Oliver Nelson except as indicated

  1. "Jams and Jellies" - 7:03
  2. "Passion Flower" (Milt Raskin, Billy Strayhorn) - 6:51
  3. "Don't Stand Up" - 3:44
  4. "Ostinato" - 5:31
  5. "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) - 6:53
  6. "Booze Blues Baby" - 6:32

Personnel


References

  1. ^ Payne, D. Oliver Nelson discography accessed March 30, 2015
  2. ^ Prestige Records discography accessed March 30, 2015
  3. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 30, 2015
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