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
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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
- "Jams and Jellies" - 7:03
- "Passion Flower" (Milt Raksin, Billy Strayhorn) - 6:51
- "Don't Stand Up" - 3:44
- "Ostinato" - 5:31
- "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) - 6:53
- "Booze Blues Baby" - 6:32
Personnel
- Oliver Nelson - tenor saxophone
- Kenny Dorham - trumpet
- Ray Bryant - piano
- Wendell Marshall - bass
- Art Taylor - drums
References
- ^ Payne, D. Oliver Nelson discography accessed March 30, 2015
- ^ Prestige Records discography accessed March 30, 2015
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 30, 2015