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Oliver Nelson The Blues and the Abstract Truth Reel To Reel Tape (Ultra Tape) (2 Reels)

Oliver Nelson

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Analogue Productions Ultra Tape Reel-To-Reel Reissue!
15 ips, ¼-Inch 2-Track (½ Track) Analog Tape Copy!
Sourced from the Original Master Tapes!
Transferred Using ATR-Modified Ampex Tape Machine with Flux Magnetic Heads!

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From Analogue Productions comes another classic title in their Ultra Tape reel-to-reel album reissue series. Each is a 15 ips, ¼-inch analog tape copy (IEC equalization) sourced from a copy of the original analog master tape. Transferred real-time, using an ATR-modified Ampex Tape Machine with flux magnetic heads. Custom slipcase 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.

Originally released in 1961.

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, AVguide.com

Features

  • Ultra Tape Reel to Reel
  • 2 Reels
  • 15 ips, ¼-Inch 2-Track (½ Track) Analog Tape Copy
  • IEC Equalization
  • Sourced from the Original Master Tapes
  • Transferred Using ATR-Modified Ampex Tape Machine with Flux Magnetic Heads
  • Custom Slipcase Cover

Musicians

Oliver Nelson alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
George Barrow baritone saxophone
Paul Chambers bass
Eric Dolphy flute, alto saxophone
Bill Evans piano
Roy Haynes drums
Freddie Hubbard trumpet

Selections

  1. Stolen Moments
  2. Hoe-Down
  3. Cascades
  4. Yearnin'
  5. Butch and Butch
  6. Teenie's Blues

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