Album · 1965

More Blues and the Abstract Truth

Released: 1965
Label: Impulse!
Catalogue no.: A 75
Tracklist: 8 tracks
Length: 43:11
Country: US

“More Blues and the Abstract Truth” is an album by Oliver Nelson, released in 1965 on Impulse!. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 43:11. Jazz standards on the record include “Midnight Blue”. The line-up features Grady Tate (drums (drum set)), Oliver Nelson (arranger, conductor), Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone), Phil Bodner (cor anglais, tenor saxophone) and Phil Woods (alto saxophone).

Who played on More Blues and the Abstract Truth

Grady Tate drums (drum set) on 7 tracks
Oliver Nelson arranger, conductor on 7 tracks
Pepper Adams baritone saxophone on 7 tracks
Phil Bodner cor anglais, tenor saxophone on 7 tracks
Phil Woods alto saxophone on 7 tracks
Richard Davis double bass on 7 tracks
Roger Kellaway piano on 7 tracks
Thad Jones trumpet on 7 tracks
Ben Webster tenor saxophone on 2 tracks
Daniel Moore trumpet on 2 tracks

Tracklist

A1 Blues and the Abstract Truth — Oliver Nelson 5:14
A2 Blues O'Mighty 6:48
A3 Theme From Mr. Broadway — Dave Brubeck 5:49
A4 Midnight Blue standard — Neal Hefti 4:07
B1 The Critic's Choice — Oliver Nelson 2:21
B2 One for Bob 6:07
B3 Blues for Mr. Broadway — Dave Brubeck 8:12
B4 Goin' to Chicago Blues 4:33

Production

Bob Thiele producer
Rudy van Gelder recording

More albums by Oliver Nelson

Meet Oliver Nelson 1959 · New Jazz Taking Care of Business 1960 · Prestige Screamin' the Blues 1961 · Prestige Straight Ahead 1961 · Prestige The Blues and the Abstract Truth 1961 · impulse! Soul Battle 1962 · Prestige Impressions of Phaedra 1962 · United Artists Jazz Afro/American Sketches 1962 · Prestige Leonard Feather Presents the Sound of Feeling and the Sound of Oliver Nelson 1966 · Verve Oliver Nelson Plays Michelle 1966 · impulse! Soulful Brass 1968 · impulse! Black Brown and Beautiful 1970 · Flying Dutchman

Frequently asked questions

Who played on More Blues and the Abstract Truth?

The line-up of More Blues and the Abstract Truth includes Grady Tate (drums (drum set)), Oliver Nelson (arranger, conductor), Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone), Phil Bodner (cor anglais, tenor saxophone), Phil Woods (alto saxophone), Richard Davis (double bass), Roger Kellaway (piano) and Thad Jones (trumpet).

Which label released More Blues and the Abstract Truth?

More Blues and the Abstract Truth was released in 1965 on Impulse! (A 75).

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