Oliver Nelson – Screamin’ The Blues (1960/2018) [SACD / Analogue Productions – CPRJ 8243 SA]

Title: Oliver Nelson – Screamin’ The Blues (1960/2018)
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Oliver Nelson and Eric Dolphy shine in a dynamic sextet session, joined by Richard Williams, Richard Wyands, George Duvivier, and Roy Haynes. Nelson’s five original compositions, including “Screamin’ the Blues” and “The Meetin’,” showcase his compositional prowess. Dolphy’s unique virtuosity complements Nelson’s vision, creating a vibrant, funky modernist sound. This album, part of Analogue Productions’ audiophile Prestige Stereo reissues, highlights Rudy Van Gelder’s finest recordings. Nelson, initially celebrated as a small-group leader, proves his versatility here. The Nelson-Dolphy partnership, marked by multi-instrumental skill, generates a rich diversity of tones. Their collaboration later continued on Blues and the Abstract Truth and Straight Ahead. The sextet’s shared commitment to virtuosity and innovation drives the session’s intensity. Wyands, Duvivier, and Haynes provide a solid rhythmic foundation. Screamin’ the Blues remains a standout in Nelson’s early catalog.

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Tracklist:

01. Screamin’ The Blues
02. March On, March On
03. The Drive
04. The Meetin’
05. Three Seconds
06. Alto-Itis

Personnel:

Oliver Nelson – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
Eric Dolphy – bass clarinet, alto saxophone
Richard Williams – trumpet
Richard Wyands – piano
George Duvivier – bass
Roy Haynes – drums

Note:

Recorded on May 27, 1960 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Mastered from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Grey.

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