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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: 2009 Kennedy Dream 1990 Back Talk 1978 Soulful Brass #2 1976 Dream Deferred 1975 Stolen Moments More >>

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Influenced By: Billy Strayhorn Johnny Hodges Gil Evans George Russell Wardell Gray More >> Followers: Grover Washington, Jr. Barbara Thompson Rodgers Grant Pablo Aslan Abstract Truth More >>

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