Oliver Nelson The Blues And The Abstract Truth 2LP 45rpm 180 Gram Vinyl Analogue Productions RTI USA
Title: The Blues And The Abstract Truth
Catalog Number: Stereo A-5
Label: Impulse!
Reissued by: Analogue Productions
Barcode: 753088000577
Original release year: 1961
Reissue year: 2009
Number of discs: 2
Revolutions per minute: 45 rpm
Disc size: 12"
Vinyl Weight Grade: 180gr
Limited Edition: Yes
Total Item Weight: 733gr
Pressing country: USA
For Market Release in: USA
Added to catalog on: May 06, 2014
Collection: Analogue Productions Impulse! Series
Note: Not eligible for any further discounts
Vinyl Gourmet Club: Yes
Iconic Impulse! album of the 60's featuring the timeless standard "Stolen Moments", this is Oliver Nelson's triumph as one of the great musicians of all time here with an amazing sextet with names like Bill Evans, Freddie Hubbard and Eric Dolphy. Audiophile mastering by Kevin Gray at AcousTech on 45rpm vinyl pressed at RTI. This is perfect!
The Absolute Sound 40th Anniversary Best Sounding Music
- Limited Edition
- Mastered by Kevin Gray at AcousTech
- Audiophile All Analog cut
- 45rpm 180g Vinyl Pressed at RTI USA
- Deluxe Gatefold Cover
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 potent modern jazz sextets ever. Lead trumpeter Freddie Hubbard is at his peak of performance, while alto saxophonists Nelson and Eric Dolphy (Nelson doubling on tenor) team to for an unlikely union that was simmered to perfection. Bill Evans (piano), Paul Chambers (bass) and Roy Haynes (drums) can do no wrong as a rhythm section.
"With Analogue Productions' new 45 rpm vinyl pressing of Oliver Nelson's The Blues and the Abstract Truth, we finally have a reissue of this great album that's worth buying..." - Fred Kaplan, Stereophile
"The Blues and the Abstract Truth is one of my favorite jazz recordings. What a group of heavy-weight performers! Besides Oliver Nelson on tenor sax, you've got the incomparable Bill Evans on piano, Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Paul Chambers on bass, Roy Haynes on drums, and Eric Dolphy on flute and alto sax. This is the jazz equivalent of a super-group." - Jim Hannon, AV Guide
"Let me cut to the chase here and recommend that you buy two copies - one to enjoy and the other to hold for resale, because some day Acoustic Sounds' license will run out and lots of jazz fans will be kicking themselves for not buying a copy. Kevin Gray has turned out a perfect remastering job and this is my choice for reissue of the year." Recording = 10/10; Music = 10/10 - Dennis Davis, Hi-Fi+
Musicians:
Bill Evans, piano
Roy Haynes, drums
Eric Dolphy, flute, alto saxophone
Oliver Nelson, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
Paul Chambers, bass
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet
Track Listing:
1. Stolen Moments
2. Hoe Down
3. Cascades
4. Yearnin'
5. Butch and Butch
6. Teenie's Blues
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