Oliver Nelson • More Blues And The Abstract Truth

 

Review
by Scott Yanow
Unlike the original classic Blues and the Abstract Truth set from three years earlier, Oliver Nelson does not play on this album. He did contribute three of the eight originals and all of the arrangements but his decision not to play is disappointing. However there are some strong moments from such all-stars as trumpeter Thad Jones, altoist Phil Woods, baritonist Pepper Adams, pianist Roger Kellaway and guest tenor Ben Webster (who is on two songs). The emphasis is on blues-based pieces and there are some strong moments even if the date falls short of its predecessor.
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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
A diferencia del clásico original Blues and the Abstract Truth de tres años antes, Oliver Nelson no toca en este álbum. Contribuyó con tres de los ocho originales y todos los arreglos, pero su decisión de no tocar es decepcionante. Sin embargo, hay algunos momentos fuertes de estrellas como el trompetista Thad Jones, el contralto Phil Woods, el barítono Pepper Adams, el pianista Roger Kellaway y el tenor invitado Ben Webster (que está en dos canciones). El énfasis se pone en las piezas basadas en el blues y hay algunos momentos fuertes, aunque la cita no esté a la altura de su predecesor.
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Tracks:
1. Blues And The Abstract Truth (Nelson) 5:14
2. Blues O'Mighty (Hodges) 6:48
3. Theme From Mr. Broadway (Brubeck) 5:49
4. Midnight Blue (Hefti) 4:06
5. The Critic's Choice (Nelson) 2:21
6. One For Bob (Nelson) 6:07
7. Blues For Mr. Broadway (Brubeck) 8:12
8. Goin' To Chicago Blues (Basie, Rushing) 4:37
9. One For Phil (Nelson) 3:58
10. Night Lights (Shaw) 2:46


Credits:
Thad Jones – trumpet
Danny Moore – trumpet (5)
Phil Woods – alto sax
Ben Webster – tenor sax (4,7)
Phil Bodner - English horn, tenor sax
Pepper Adams – baritone sax
Roger Kellaway - piano
Richard Davis - bass
Grady Tate - drums
Oliver Nelson - arranger, conductor

Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 10,11 – 1964

 

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