Album · 1961
The Blues and the Abstract Truth
- Released
- August 1961
- Label
- Impulse!
- Catalogue no.
- A-5-S
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 36:36
- Country
- US
“The Blues and the Abstract Truth” is an album by Oliver Nelson, released in 1961 on Impulse!. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 36:36. Jazz standards on the record include “Butch And Butch” and “Stolen Moments”. The line-up features Bill Evans (piano), Eric Dolphy (alto saxophone, flute), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), George Barrow (baritone saxophone) and Oliver Nelson (liner notes, arranger).
Who played on The Blues and the Abstract Truth
- Bill Evans piano all tracks
- Eric Dolphy alto saxophone, flute all tracks
- Freddie Hubbard trumpet all tracks
- George Barrow baritone saxophone all tracks
- Oliver Nelson liner notes, arranger, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone all tracks
- Paul Chambers double bass all tracks
- Roy Haynes drums (drum set) all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Stolen Moments standard — Oliver Nelson 8:47
- A2 Hoe-Down — Oliver Nelson 4:43
- A3 Cascades — Oliver Nelson 5:31
- B1 Yearnin' — Oliver Nelson 6:24
- B2 Butch and Butch standard — Oliver Nelson 4:37
- B3 Teenie's Blues — Oliver Nelson 6:35
Production
- Creed Taylor producer
- Rudy van Gelder engineer, recording
More albums by Oliver Nelson
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Blues and the Abstract Truth?
The line-up of The Blues and the Abstract Truth includes Bill Evans (piano), Eric Dolphy (alto saxophone, flute), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), George Barrow (baritone saxophone), Oliver Nelson (liner notes, arranger), Paul Chambers (double bass) and Roy Haynes (drums (drum set)).
Which label released The Blues and the Abstract Truth?
The Blues and the Abstract Truth was released in 1961 on Impulse! (A-5-S).
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