The Blues and the Abstract Truth' remains Oliver Nelson's most acclaimed album and features a line-up of top-class musicians: Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers, Roy Haynes, and George Barrow. The album is often noted for its unique ensemble arrangements and is frequently identified as a progenitor of Nelson's move towards arranging later in his career. It includes the iconic version of Nelson's all-time classic 'Stolen Moments'.
Track Listing:
1. Stolen Moments - Oliver Nelson
2. Hoe-down - Oliver Nelson
3. Cascades - Oliver Nelson
4. Yearnin' - Oliver Nelson
5. Butch and Butch - Oliver Nelson
6. Teenie's Blues - Oliver Nelson
7. Stolen Moments (First Version) - Oliver Nelson
Year of Production: 1961
