Oliver nelson biography
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Oliver nelson biography
Oliver Nelson
American composer and bandleader (–)
Oliver Nelson | |
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| Birth name | Oliver Edward Nelson |
| Born | ()June 4, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, () (aged&#;43) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Bebop, hard bop, post-bop, jazz fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger |
| Instrument(s) | Soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and clarinet |
| Labels | Verve Impulse! Prestige Argo Flying Dutchman |
Musical artist
Oliver Edward Nelson (June 4, – October 28, ) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger, composer, and bandleader.[1][2] His Impulse!
album The Blues and the Abstract Truth () is regarded as one of the most significant recordings of its era. The centerpiece of the album is the definitive version of Nelson's composition, "Stolen Moments". Other important recordings from the s are the albums More Blues and the Abstract Truth () and Sound Pieces (), both also on Impulse!.