Details

Field of Interest

Jazz

Composer

Oliver Nelson, 1932-1975

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

40 mins

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Soul Jazz

Label

Prestige

Page Count

6

Performer

Oliver Nelson, 1932-1975, Richard Williams, Eric Dolphy, Jr., 1928-1964, Richard Wyands, 1928-, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Roy Haynes, 1925-

Date Recorded

1960-05-27

Release Date

1991

Review

Oliver Nelson (on tenor and alto sax) meets Eric Dolphy (alto, bass clarinet and flute) on this frequently exciting sextet session with trumpeter Richard Williams, pianist Richard Wyands, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Roy Haynes. Although Dolphy is too unique and skilled to be overshadowed in a setting such as this, Nelson holds his own. He contributed five of the six compositions (including "Screamin' the Blues," "The Meetin'," and "Alto-Itis") and effectively matches wits and creative ideas with Dolphy. This CD reissue (also available as part of a huge Eric Dolphy box set) is recommended, as is the follow-up record Straight Ahead. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Subject

Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Soul Jazz, Soul Jazz

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Soul Jazz