Oliver Nelson The Blues and the Abstract Truth (Impulse!)

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• The Blues and the Abstract Truth, released in 1961 on Impulse! Records, is Oliver Nelsons masterpiece and one of the most celebrated modern jazz albums of its era. Featuring an all-star lineup with Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers, and Roy Haynes, the album combines Nelsons sophisticated arrangements with deeply emotive playing. The opener Stolen Moments became an instant standard, its cool elegance and haunting harmonies embodying the records timeless appeal.

  What sets this album apart is Nelsons ability to balance advanced harmonic ideas with accessibility, making complex writing feel natural and unforced. Each track unfolds with both structure and freedom, allowing the ensemble to shine individually while maintaining a unified mood. The Blues and the Abstrac