Album · 2015

The Blues and the Abstract Truth

Released
2015
Label
Hallmark Music & Entertainment
Catalogue no.
715682
Tracklist
6 tracks
Length
36:30
Country
GB

“The Blues and the Abstract Truth” is an album by Oliver Nelson, released in 2015 on Hallmark Music & Entertainment. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 36:30. 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 (arranger, alto saxophone).

Who played on The Blues and the Abstract Truth

Tracklist

  1. 1 Stolen Moments standard — Oliver Nelson 8:46
  2. 2 Hoedown — Oliver Nelson 4:43
  3. 3 Cascades — Oliver Nelson 5:29
  4. 4 Yearnin' — Oliver Nelson 6:23
  5. 5 Butch and Butch standard — Oliver Nelson 4:36
  6. 6 Teenie's Blues — Oliver Nelson 6:34

Production

  • Creed Taylor producer
  • Rudy van Gelder engineer, recording

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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 (arranger, alto saxophone), 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 2015 on Hallmark Music & Entertainment (715682).

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