In February 1965, “Impulse!” label released “More Blues and the Abstract Truth”, the thirteen Oliver Nelson album. It was recorded in November 1964, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and was produced by Bob Thiele.
Personnel:
- Oliver Nelson- arranger, conductor
- Thad Jones, Danny Moore – trumpet
- Phil Woods- alto saxophone
- Ben Webster- tenor saxophone
- Phil Bodner- tenor saxophone, English horn
- Pepper Adams- baritone saxophone
- Roger Kellaway– piano
- Richard Davis– bass
- Grady Tate– drums
- Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
- Hollis King – art direction
- Erika Alonso – design
- Charles Stewart – photography
- Pete Turner – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Oliver Nelson, except where noted
- Blues and the Abstract Truth
- Blues O’Mighty – Johnny Hodges
- Theme from Mr. Broadway – Dave Brubeck
- Midnight Blue – Neal Hefti
- The Critic’s Choice
- One for Bob
- Blues for Mr. Broadway – Dave Brubeck
- Goin’ to Chicago Blues – Count Basie, Jimmy Rushing
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