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1	The Blues and the Abstract Truth (1961) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist As Oliver Nelson is known primarily as a big band leader and arranger, he is lesser known as a saxophonist and organizer of small ensembles. Blues and the Abstract Truth is his triumph as a musician for the aspects of not only defining the sound of an era with his all-time classic "Stolen Moments," but on this recording, assembling one of the most ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.58!
2	Afro-American Sketches (1962) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist This CD reissue brings back Oliver Nelson's first big-band date as a leader. Meant as a folk album paying tribute to the history of blacks in America, there are such songs as "Jungleaire," "Emancipation Blues," "Going Up North" and "Freedom Dance." Among the soloists are flutist Jerry Dodgion, trumpeter Joe Newman and Nelson himself on tenor and ... see all copies from $10.43! new only from $10.43!
3	Roots of Acid Jazz [GRP] (1997) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist see all copies from $2.17! new only from $39.29!
4	Live from Los Angeles (1968) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist Oliver Nelson's live recordings don't seem as sharp as his studio stuff. Good playing, though, from a good group of West Coasters, but nothing exciting happens. ~ Douglas Payne, All Music Guide see all copies from $10.43! new only from $10.43!
5	More Blues and the Abstract Truth (1964) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist An essential followup to a 1961 classic. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide see all copies from $8.40! new only from $12.51!
6	Meet Oliver Nelson (1959) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist Oliver Nelson's debut as a leader found him at the age of 27 already a distinctive and skilled tenor-saxophonist. For this quintet set (reissued on CD in the OJC series), Nelson teams up with the veteran trumpeter Kenny Dorham, pianist Ray Bryant, bassist Wendell Marshall and drummer Art Taylor for four of his originals plus the ballads "Passion ... see all copies from $6.50! new only from $10.43!
7	Black, Brown and Beautiful (1970) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist The bulk of this CD has a 1970 session that teams together arranger Oliver Nelson, altoist Johnny Hodges and (on three of the songs) singer Leon Thomas. The big band also includes pianist Earl Hines and the program is highlighted by "Empty Ballroom Blues," "Welcome to New York" and "Creole Love Call"; all of the songs were composed by either Duke ... see all copies from $18.31!
8	Oliver Nelson (1975) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist see all copies from $17.08! new only from $17.08!
9	Swiss Suite (1971) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist Recorded at the 1971 Montreux Jazz Festival, this big-band outing features a mostly all-star band and altoist Oliver Nelson (who wrote all of the arrangements and compositions) and trumpeter Danny Moore on remakes of "Stolen Moments," "Black, Brown & Beautiful" and "Blues and the Abstract Truth." However it is the nearly 27-minute "Swiss Suite" ... see all copies from $8.99! new only from $8.99!
10	Jazz 'Round Midnight: The Big Band (1992) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist Anthology presenting various ballads by jazz greats such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Shirley Horn, Mel Torme, Dinah Washington, and others. Strictly for newcomers; the tracks are great but can, for the most part, be found elsewhere on recently- or newly-issued discs. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide see all copies from $2.95!
11	Legends of Music: Swing (1999) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
12	The Best of Chess Jazz (1988) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist This double LP has music from 18 different groups (mostly from 1956-66) and puts the focus on Chess's much-overlooked jazz catalog. Best-known as one of the leading Chicago blues labels, Chess (as shown on this two-fer) recorded many interesting jazz dates ranging from James Moody and Gene Ammons to Benny Goodman, the Jazztet, Ramsey Lewis and ... see all copies from $3.27!
13	'Round Mountain (1998) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist see all copies from $11.01! new only from $11.01!
14	Verve Jazz Masters 48 (1995) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist Considering that he was the equal of such heralded arrangers as Quincy Jones, Gil Evans, and Tadd Dameron, it's a shame Oliver Nelson has, for the most part, gone unsung. Maybe Nelson's eventual TV and film work tainted him in the eyes of critics and purists; but, then again, most jazz arrangers made that move, often out of sheer financial ... see all copies from $60.16! new only from $60.16!
15	Full Nelson (1962) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist Prior to going to work in Hollywood, Oliver Nelson made a number of excellent jazz records during the early '60s, though Full House has failed to appear as a CD reissue. The alto saxophonist leads a large orchestra during three separate sessions, each with a number of first-rate players. Among Nelson's originals, the blues "Full Nelson" features ... see all copies from $17.00! new only from $57.54!
16	Skull Session (1975) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist Hardly up to snuff for the talented and overworked Nelson, who was busy scoring TV shows at the time. "Skull Session" is a fun little dabble in electronic funk. But the rest seems beneath Nelson's abilities, as it takes his signature sounds, adds disco, dumbs down the themes and finishes it off with pedestrian solos from L.A. studio musicians. ~ ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $9.00!
17	The Argo, Verve and Impulse Big Band Studio Sessions (2006) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist Oliver Nelson was one of the more distinctive arrangers to be active in jazz, the studios, and popular music of the '60s. While most Nelson reissues focus on his always-excellent saxophone playing (whether on tenor or alto), this six-CD set, Argo, Verve and Impulse Big Band Studio Sessions, focuses on Oliver Nelson the arranger-composer-bandleader ... see all copies from $81.96!
18	Sound Pieces (1966) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist This CD reissue features Oliver Nelson in two very different settings. Although best-known as an altoist and a tenor-saxophonist, Nelson sticks exclusively to soprano throughout the set. He leads a 20-piece big band on three of his compositions which, although interesting, are not overly memorable. Best are five other numbers (two of which were ... see all copies from $30.91!
19	The Jazz Giants Play Sammy Cahn: It's Magic (1999) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist An excellent entry in Prestige's excellent Jazz Giants songbook series, The Jazz Giants Play Sammy Cahn: It's Magic largely lives up to the subtitle. At best, Cahn is at the front of the second string of the great pre-rock Tin Pan Alley songwriters, but this well-chosen collection hits the high points of his catalog. Cal Tjader's Latin-tinged ... see all copies from $10.90!
20	Screamin' the Blues (1960) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist Oliver Nelson (on tenor and alto sax) meets Eric Dolphy (alto, bass clarinet and flute) on this frequently exciting sextet session with trumpeter Richard Williams, pianist Richard Wyands, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Roy Haynes. Although Dolphy is too unique and skilled to be overshadowed in a setting such as this, Nelson holds his own. He ... see all copies from $5.30! new only from $8.16!
21	More Swing Greatest Hits (1998) more music like this by Various Artists add to wishlist Including classics like "Minnie the Moocher" by Cab Calloway, "Four Brothers" by Woody Herman, "Raincheck" by Duke Ellington, "Flying Home" by Charlie Barnet and "King Porter Stomp" by Gil Evans, this disc makes for another good introduction to original American swing. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide see all copies from $2.99! new only from $7.90!
22	Fantabulous (1964) more music like this by Oliver Nelson add to wishlist By the time Oliver Nelson and his big band had recorded Fantabulous in March of 1964 for Argo, the great composer, saxophonist, conductor, and arranger was a man about town in New York. He had released some truly classic dates of his own as a leader in smaller group forms -- Blues and the Abstract Truth and Full Nelson among them -- and had done ... see all copies from $9.14! new only from $9.14!
23	Musical Tribute to JFK: The Kennedy Dream (1967) more music like this by Oliver Nelson And His Orchestra add to wishlist When the late President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, the world lost not only a prominent politician, but one who truly championed the arts and civil rights. In February of 1967, Oliver Nelson recognized Kennedy's contributions and assembled a big band to play music in his honor, with taped segments of his speeches as ... see all copies from $8.16! new only from $8.16!
24	Straight Ahead (1961) more music like this by Oliver Nelson with Eric Dolphy add to wishlist This CD reissue brings back a very interesting quintet set matching together Oliver Nelson (on alto and tenor) and Eric Dolphy (tripling on alto, flute, and bass clarinet). With the assistance of pianist Richard Wyands, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Roy Haynes, the two reedmen battle it out on six compositions (five of Nelson's originals ... see all copies from $10.43! new only from $10.43!
25	I Love Everybody [Expanded] (1967) more music like this by Johnny Hartman add to wishlist The first side of I Love Everybody finds crooner Johnny Hartman in an orchestral pop setting, with lush, sweeping strings arranged by Jack Pleis. Those familiar with the intimate small-group albums Hartman recorded for Impulse might find the backing just a bit saccharine, but fortunately the orchestra never overwhelms Hartman's incredible voice. ... see all copies from $15.57! new only from $15.57!

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