Oliver Nelson


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Born: June 04, 1932 in St. Louis, MO
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: October 27, 1975 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
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 hea ...More >>

Discography:
Oliver Nelson
1990Back Talk
1978Soulful Brass #2
1976Dream Deferred
1975Stolen Moments
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Influenced By:
Billy Strayhorn
Wardell Gray
Johnny Hodges
Sonny Rollins
Don Byas
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Followers:
Grover Washington, Jr.
Barbara Thompson
Abstract Truth
Rodgers Grant
Pablo Aslan
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