Oliver Nelson (04 Jun 1932 - 27 Oct 1975)

Male Person - United States saxophone, arranger, composer

 Also known as (1)

Releases (22)

Official

Album

  1. Taking Care of Business 1960
  2. The Blues and the Abstract Truth Aug 1961
  3. Impressions of Phaedra 1962 (as The Oliver Nelson Orchestra)
  4. Afro/American Sketches 1962 (as Oliver Nelson Orchestra)
  5. More Blues and the Abstract Truth 1965
  6. Oliver Nelson Plays Michelle 1966
  7. Black Brown and Beautiful 1970
  8. Berlin Dialogue for Orchestra 1971
  9. Skull Session 1975
  10. Stolen Moments 1975
  11. Sound Pieces 21 May 1991
  12. Main Stem 14 Apr 1992
  13. Fantabulous 2008
  14. The Blues and the Abstract Truth
  15. Afro

Album - Live

  1. Swiss Suite 1973
  2. Live From Los Angeles 27 Sep 2005

Album - Compilation

  1. A Dream Deferred 1976
  2. Verve Jazz Masters 48 26 Sep 1995
  3. The Argo, Verve, And Impulse Big Band Studio Sessions 2007
  4. Happenings / Soulful Brass 2011 (as Oliver Nelson & Friends)

Album - Soundtrack

  1. Death of a Gunfighter / Skullduggery (Original Soundtrack) 09 Apr 2024

Relationships (3)

Member Of

  1. Louis Jordan and His Orchestra (05 Jun 1951 - 30 Jul 1951)
  2. Joe Newman Quintet saxophone
  3. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Big Band

Recordings by (242)

  1. Trane Whistle 9:58 (1960)
  2. Doxy 6:59 (1960)
  3. In Time 5:33 (1960)
  4. Lou's Good Dues 6:18 (1960)
  5. All the Way 7:35 (1960)
  6. Groove 6:26 (1960)
  7. The Meetin’ 6:43 (Jan 1961) studio, 1960-05-27: 2273 Prestige (Screamin' The Blues)
  8. Screamin’ the Blues 10:59 (Jan 1961) studio, 1960-05-27: 2276 Prestige (Screamin' The Blues)
  9. March On, March On 4:59 (Jan 1961) studio, 1960-05-27: 2275 Prestige (Screamin' The Blues)
  10. The Drive 5:48 (Jan 1961) studio, 1960-05-27: 2274 Prestige (Screamin' The Blues)
  11. Three Seconds 6:25 (Jan 1961) studio, 1960-05-27: 2271 Prestige (Screamin' The Blues)
  12. Alto-Itis 4:58 (Jan 1961) studio, 1960-05-27: 2272 Prestige (Screamin' The Blues)
  13. Stolen Moments 8:46 (Aug 1961) studio, 1961-02-23: The Blues and the Abstract Truth
  14. Hoe‐Down 4:43 (Aug 1961) studio, 1961-02-23: The Blues and the Abstract Truth
  15. Cascades 5:31 (Aug 1961) studio, 1961-02-23: The Blues and the Abstract Truth
  16. Yearnin’ 6:23 (Aug 1961) studio, 1961-02-23: The Blues and the Abstract Truth
  17. Butch and Butch 4:36 (Aug 1961) studio, 1961-02-23: The Blues and the Abstract Truth
  18. Teenie’s Blues 6:34 (Aug 1961) studio, 1961-02-23: The Blues and the Abstract Truth
  19. Images 5:48 (1961) studio, "Straight Ahead", 1961/03/01
  20. Six and Four 7:18 (1961) studio, "Straight Ahead", 1961/03/01
  21. Mama Lou 5:04 (1961) studio, "Straight Ahead", 1961/03/01
  22. Ralph's New Blues 9:57 (1961) studio, "Straight Ahead", 1961/03/01
  23. Straight Ahead 5:36 (1961) studio, "Straight Ahead", 1961/03/01
  24. 111-44 3:27 (1961) studio, "Straight Ahead", 1961/03/01
  25. Message 5:56 (1962)
  26. Jungleaire 6:33 (1962)
  27. Emancipation Blues 8:11 (1962)
  28. Going Up North 6:11 (1962)
  29. Disillusioned 5:36 (1962)
  30. Freedom Dance 4:39 (1962)
  31. There's a Yearning 4:24 (1962)
  32. Phaedra Love (Theme) 3:40 (1962)
  33. London' Fog 2:00 (1962)
  34. Dirge 4:50 (1962)
  35. Phaedra (Tragedy) 2:20 (1962)
  36. The Fling 2:45 (1962)
  37. Rendezvous 2:55 (1962)
  38. Too Much Sun 2:18 (1962)
  39. One More Time 3:22 (1962)
  40. Blues and the Abstract Truth 5:14 (1965)
  41. Theme From Mr. Broadway 5:49 (1965)
  42. Midnight Blue 4:06 (1965)
  43. The Critic's Choice 2:21 (1965)
  44. One for Bob 6:07 (1965)
  45. Blues for Mr. Broadway 8:12 (1965)
  46. Goin' to Chicago Blues 4:35 (1965)
  47. Blues O'Mighty 6:48 (1965)
  48. Night Lights 2:46 (1965)
  49. One for Phil 3:55 (1965)
  50. Island Virgin 3:28 (1966)
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On Recordings (50)

Arranged

  1. Eddy's Dilemma 11:37 Lem Winchester (1960)
  2. Lem & Aide 7:58 Lem Winchester (1960)
  3. Friendly Persuasion 4:08 Lem Winchester (1960)
  4. Lady Day 2:51 Lem Winchester (1960)
  5. Just Friends 5:17 Lem Winchester (1960)
  6. Your Last Chance 6:50 Lem Winchester (1960)
  7. The Meetin’ 6:43 Oliver Nelson (Jan 1961)
  8. Screamin’ the Blues 10:59 Oliver Nelson (Jan 1961)
  9. March On, March On 4:59 Oliver Nelson (Jan 1961)
  10. Three Seconds 6:25 Oliver Nelson (Jan 1961)
  11. The Drive 5:48 Oliver Nelson (Jan 1961)
  12. Alto-itis 4:58 Oliver Nelson (Jan 1961)
  13. Yearnin’ 6:23 Oliver Nelson (Aug 1961)
  14. Butch and Butch 4:36 Oliver Nelson (Aug 1961)
  15. Stolen Moments 8:46 Oliver Nelson (Aug 1961)
  16. Cascades 5:31 Oliver Nelson (Aug 1961)

Instruments

  1. Booze Blues Baby 6:29 Oliver Nelson with Kenny Dorham & Ray Bryant (1959) tenor saxophone
  2. Jams and Jellies 6:59 Oliver Nelson with Kenny Dorham & Ray Bryant (1959) tenor saxophone
  3. Passion Flower 6:50 Oliver Nelson with Kenny Dorham & Ray Bryant (1959) tenor saxophone
  4. Don’t Stand Up 3:40 Oliver Nelson with Kenny Dorham & Ray Bryant (1959) tenor saxophone
  5. Ostinato 5:27 Oliver Nelson with Kenny Dorham & Ray Bryant (1959) tenor saxophone
  6. What’s New? 6:50 Oliver Nelson with Kenny Dorham & Ray Bryant (1959) tenor saxophone
  7. Eddy's Dilemma 11:37 Lem Winchester (1960) tenor saxophone
  8. Lem & Aide 7:58 Lem Winchester (1960) tenor saxophone
  9. Just Friends 5:17 Lem Winchester (1960) tenor saxophone
  10. You Turned the Tables on Me 2:32 Quincy Jones and His Orchestra (1960) tenor saxophone
  11. Lou's Good Dues 6:18 Oliver Nelson (1960) saxophone
  12. Groove 6:26 Oliver Nelson (1960) saxophone
  13. Doxy 6:59 Oliver Nelson (1960) saxophone
  14. Trane Whistle 6:19 Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Big Band (1960) reeds
  15. In Passing 7:30 Oliver Nelson, King Curtis & Jimmy Forrest (1960) tenor saxophone
  16. Your Last Chance 6:50 Lem Winchester (1960) tenor saxophone
  17. Friendly Persuasion 4:08 Lem Winchester (1960) tenor saxophone
  18. Lady Day 2:51 Lem Winchester (1960) tenor saxophone
  19. Trane Whistle 9:58 Oliver Nelson (1960) saxophone
  20. In Time 5:33 Oliver Nelson (1960) saxophone
  21. All the Way 7:35 Oliver Nelson (1960) saxophone
  22. Whole Nelson 3:34 Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Big Band (1960) reeds
  23. You Are Too Beautiful 5:12 Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Big Band (1960) reeds
  24. The Stolen Moment 7:54 Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Big Band (1960) reeds
  25. Walk Away 5:27 Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Big Band (1960) reeds
  26. Jaws 4:36 Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Big Band (1960) reeds
  27. Anacruses 5:42 Oliver Nelson, King Curtis & Jimmy Forrest (1960) tenor saxophone
  28. Perdido 9:22 Oliver Nelson, King Curtis & Jimmy Forrest (1960) tenor saxophone
  29. The Meetin’ 6:43 Oliver Nelson (Jan 1961) tenor saxophone
  30. March On, March On 4:59 Oliver Nelson (Jan 1961) alto saxophone
  31. The Drive 5:48 Oliver Nelson (Jan 1961) tenor saxophone
  32. Three Seconds 6:25 Oliver Nelson (Jan 1961) alto saxophone
  33. Alto-itis 4:58 Oliver Nelson (Jan 1961) alto saxophone
  34. Screamin’ the Blues 10:59 Oliver Nelson (Jan 1961) tenor saxophone

Credited as (60)

  1. Oliver Nelson
  2. Hank Jones & Oliver Nelson
  3. Oliver Nelson & Leon Thomas
  4. The Count Basie Orchestra & Oliver Nelson
  5. Oliver Nelson, King Curtis & Jimmy Forrest
  6. Oliver Nelson with Lem Winchester
  7. Jimmy Forrest / King Curtis / Oliver Nelson
  8. Oliver Nelson / The Sharps & Flats
  9. Shirley Scott with Oliver Nelson & Joe Newman
  10. Oliver Nelson with Eric Dolphy
  11. House of Pain, Pete Rock & Oliver Nelson
  12. Oliver Nelson / Jerry Fielding
  13. Oliver Nelson Orchestra
  14. Pee Wee Russell & Oliver Nelson
  15. S. Mos feat. House of Pain, Pete Rock & Oliver Nelson
  16. Oliver Nelson feat. Heir
  17. Carl Stokes & Oliver Nelson
  18. Johnny Hartman & Oliver Nelson
  19. Bill Evans, Roy Haynes, Eric Dolphy, Oliver Nelson, Paul Chambers, Freddie Hubbard
  20. Carl B Stokes with the Oliver Nelson Orchestra
  21. The Oliver Nelson Orchestra
  22. Kygo & Oliver Nelson Feat. Bonnie McKee
  23. Oliver Nelson with Kenny Dorham & Ray Bryant
  24. Johnny Hodges with Leon Thomas and Oliver Nelson
  25. Oliver Nelson & Friends
  26. Oliver Nelson & Steve Allen
  27. Oliver Nelson , Eric Dolphy
  28. 笠井紀美子 & Oliver Nelson
  29. Oliver Edward Nelson In London With Oily Rags
  30. Pee Wee Russell And Oliver Nelson and His Orchestra
  31. Carl B. Stokes & Oliver Nelson
  32. Oliver Nelson & The Sound of Feeling
  33. Kygo, Oliver Nelson & Bonnie McKee
  34. Oliver Nelson and His Orchestra
  35. Jimmy Smith Arranged And Conducted By Oliver Nelson
  36. Frank Wess, Al Aarons, George Barrow, Tommy Flanagan, George Duvivier, Osie Johnson, Ray Barretto, Oliver Nelson
  37. Oliver Nelson with Phil Woods
  38. Oliver Nelson with Lloyd G. Mayers
  39. Sonny Rollins With Orchestra Conducted By Oliver Nelson
  40. Hank Jones, Oliver Nelson
  41. Art Farmer feat. Oliver Nelson, Phil Woods, Tommy Flanagan & Jim Hall
  42. John Coltrane Quartet, Sonny Rollins, Roy Haynes Quartet, Oliver Nelson, Count Basie, John Coltrane, Johnny Hartman
  43. Mikky Ekko & Oliver Nelson
  44. Clea Bradford With Oliver Nelson & Clark Terry
  45. Oliver Nelson Sextet Featuring: Eric Dolphy / Richard Williams
  46. Moodshift feat. Oliver Nelson, Lucas Nord, flyckt
  47. Lem Winchester Sextet featuring Oliver Nelson
  48. Rita Reys and Oliver NelsonandOliver Nelson
  49. Oliver Nelson Sextet featuring Eric Dolphy / Richard Williams
  50. Cannonball Adderley with Orchestra arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson
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Works (36)

Arranged

  1. This Black Cat Has 9 Lives

Wrote

  1. Spread to All
  2. 125th Street & 7th Avenue

Composed

  1. Stolen Moments (1960)
  2. Theme (1973)
  3. Three Seconds
  4. A Penthouse Dawn
  5. Hoe‐Down
  6. Cascades
  7. Yearnin’
  8. Teenie’s Blues
  9. Butch and Butch
  10. Critic's Choice
  11. Step Right Up
  12. Hey, Who Really Cares?
  13. Alto‐Itis
  14. The Drive
  15. Blues at the Five Spot
  16. Blues for M.F. (Mort Fega)
  17. Anacruses
  18. In Passing
  19. Images
  20. Six and Four
  21. Mama Lou
  22. Straight Ahead
  23. 111-44
  24. Trane Whistle
  25. Whole Nelson
  26. The Stolen Moment
  27. Walk Away
  28. Hobo Flats
  29. Tipsy
  30. Screamin' the Blues
  31. The Meetin’

Lyrics

  1. Critic's Choice
  2. Hey, Who Really Cares?

Links (20)

Other Databases

  1. https://d-nb.info/gnd/134471628
  2. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81033440
  3. https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-844935
  4. http://snaccooperative.org/ark:/99166/w6ht2mtq
  5. https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb138978988
  6. https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/333607
  7. https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n81033440

Songkick

  1. https://www.songkick.com/artists/228495

Discogs

  1. https://www.discogs.com/artist/10095

Allmusic

  1. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000398615

Imdb

  1. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0625648/

VIAF ID

  1. http://viaf.org/viaf/46947276

Wikidata

  1. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q720687

Secondhandsongs

  1. https://secondhandsongs.com/artist/6630

Stream For Free

  1. https://www.deezer.com/artist/5117
  2. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2nQKUeZeleLGNsJj6WLUXN

Purchase Music For Download

  1. https://music.apple.com/us/artist/71934

Bandcamp

  1. https://olivernelson.bandcamp.com/

Streaming Page

  1. https://tidal.com/artist/2535
  2. https://music.apple.com/us/artist/71934