Meet Oliver Nelson is the debut album by saxophonist Oliver Nelson recorded in 1959 and released on the New Jazz label.Payne, D. Oliver Nelson discography accessed March 30, 2015Prestige Records discography accessed March 30, 2015
Reception
The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars stating "Although none of these Nelson tunes caught on, this was an impressive beginning to a short but productive career and gives one a strong example of the multi-talented Nelson's tenor playing".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 30, 2015
Track listing All compositions by Oliver Nelson except as indicated "Jams and Jellies" - 7:03 "Passion Flower" (Milt Raskin, Billy Strayhorn) - 6:51 "Don't Stand Up" - 3:44 "Ostinato" - 5:31 "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) - 6:53 "Booze Blues Baby" - 6:32
Personnel Oliver Nelson - tenor saxophone Kenny Dorham - trumpet Ray Bryant - piano Wendell Marshall - bass Art Taylor - drums
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