Meet Oliver Nelson

Meet Oliver Nelson is the debut album by saxophonist Oliver Nelson recorded in 1959 and released on the New Jazz label.

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".

Track listing

All compositions by Oliver Nelson except as indicated

1. "Jams and Jellies" - 7:03
2. "Passion Flower" (Milt Raskin, Billy Strayhorn) - 6:51
3. "Don't Stand Up" - 3:44
4. "Ostinato" - 5:31
5. "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) - 6:53
6. "Booze Blues Baby" - 6:32

Personnel

• Oliver Nelson - tenor saxophone
• Kenny Dorham - trumpet
• Ray Bryant - piano
• Wendell Marshall - bass
• Art Taylor - drums

References