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Oliver Nelson was a distinctive soloist on alto, tenor, and even soprano, but his writing eventually overshadowed his playing skills. He became a professional early on in 1947, playing with the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra and with St. Louis big bands headed by George Hudson and Nat Towles. In 1951, he arranged and played second alto for ... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
2011 Soulful Brass/Happenings
2009 Kennedy Dream
1990 Back Talk
1978 Soulful Brass #2
1976 Dream Deferred
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