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Album · 1961

Straight Ahead

by Oliver Nelson with Eric Dolphy

Released
1961
Label
Prestige
Catalogue no.
NJ 8255
Tracklist
6 tracks
Length
37:04
Country
US

“Straight Ahead” is an album by Oliver Nelson with Eric Dolphy, released in 1961 on Prestige. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 37:04. The line-up features Eric Dolphy (bass clarinet, alto saxophone), George Duvivier (double bass), Oliver Nelson (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone), Richard Wyands (piano) and Roy Haynes (drums (drum set)).

Who played on Straight Ahead

Tracklist

  1. A1 Images — Oliver Nelson 5:49
  2. A2 Six and Four — Oliver Nelson 7:14
  3. A3 Mama Lou — Oliver Nelson 5:04
  4. B1 Ralph's New Blues — Milt Jackson 9:54
  5. B2 Straight Ahead — Oliver Nelson 5:36
  6. B3 111-44 — Oliver Nelson 3:28

Production

  • Esmond Edwards producer
  • Rudy van Gelder recording

More albums by Oliver Nelson with Eric Dolphy

Meet Oliver Nelson 1959 · New Jazz Taking Care of Business 1960 · Prestige Screamin' the Blues 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 More Blues and the Abstract Truth 1965 · impulse! 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 Straight Ahead?

The line-up of Straight Ahead includes Eric Dolphy (bass clarinet, alto saxophone), George Duvivier (double bass), Oliver Nelson (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone), Richard Wyands (piano) and Roy Haynes (drums (drum set)).

Which label released Straight Ahead?

Straight Ahead was released in 1961 on Prestige (NJ 8255).

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