Oliver Nelson : The Blues and the Abstract Truth essentials-under-25 'Promise' (1985)

'Promise' (1985)

Recorded between November 1959 and March 1960

In the same year of 1972 he was Melody Maker's Guitarist/Musician of the Year

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Oliver Nelson : The Blues and the Abstract Truth essentials-under-25 'Promise' (1985)Recorded during the course of a single day in February 1961 and released six months later, 'The Blues and The Abstract Truth' is regarded as jazz saxophonist Oliver Nelsons most acclaimed album. It features great tracks such as 'Stolen Moments', and a stellar list of musicians, including Bill Evans, Paul Chambers, Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, George Barrow and Roy Haynes. Musically the album was something of a departure from the norm for Oliver;