More Blues and the Abstract Truth


More Blues and the Abstract Truth is an album by American jazz composer, conductor and arranger Oliver Nelson featuring performances recorded in 1964 for the Impulse! label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "Unlike the original classic Blues and the Abstract Truth set from three years earlier, Oliver Nelson does not play on this album. He did contribute three of the eight originals and all of the arrangements but his decision not to play is disappointing... The emphasis is on blues-based pieces and there are some strong moments even if the date falls short of its predecessor".

Track listing

All compositions by Oliver Nelson except as noted
  1. "Blues and the Abstract Truth" - 5:14
  2. "Blues O'Mighty" - 6:48
  3. "Theme from Mr. Broadway" - 5:45
  4. "Midnight Blue" - 4:06
  5. "The Critic's Choice" - 2:21
  6. "One for Bob" - 6:07
  7. "Blues for Mr. Broadway" - 8:12
  8. "Goin' to Chicago Blues" - 4:37
  9. "One for Phil" - 3:58 Bonus track on CD reissue
  10. "Night Lights" - 2:46 Bonus track on CD reissue
''Recorded on November 10, 1964, and November 11, 1964.''

Personnel