Meet Oliver Nelson
Meet Oliver Nelson is the debut album by saxophonist Oliver Nelson recorded in 1959 and released on the New Jazz label.[1][2]
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| Released | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | October 30, 1959 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 36:34 | |||
| Label | New Jazz NJLP 8224 | |||
| Producer | Esmond Edwards | |||
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Reception
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| Allmusic |   |
The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "Although none of these Nelson tunes caught on, this was an impressive beginning to a short but productive career and gives one a strong example of the multi-talented Nelson's tenor playing".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Oliver Nelson except as indicated
- "Jams and Jellies" - 7:03
- "Passion Flower" (Milt Raksin, Billy Strayhorn) - 6:51
- "Don't Stand Up" - 3:44
- "Ostinato" - 5:31
- "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) - 6:53
- "Booze Blues Baby" - 6:32
Personnel
- Oliver Nelson - tenor saxophone
- Kenny Dorham - trumpet
- Ray Bryant - piano
- Wendell Marshall - bass
- Art Taylor - drums
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References
- Payne, D. Oliver Nelson discography accessed March 30, 2015
- Prestige Records discography accessed March 30, 2015
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 30, 2015
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