In October 1962, “Prestige” label released “Main Stem”, the eighth Oliver Nelson album. It was recorded in August 1961, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Esmond Edwards.

Personnel:

• Oliver Nelson – tenor saxophone
• Joe Newman – trumpet
• Hank Jones – piano
• George Duvivier – bass
• Charlie Persip – drums
• Ray Barretto – congas

Track listing:

All tracks by Oliver Nelson, except where noted.

1. Main Stem – Duke Ellington
2. J & B
3. Ho!
4. Latino
5. Tipsy
6. Tangerine – Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger