Tribute Monday: Oliver Nelson

liver Edward Nelson (June 4, 1932 – October 28, 1975)

Jazz Saxophonist, Clarinetist, Arranger, Composer and Bandleader, Oliver Nelson, was a well respected musician that released groundbreaking Jazz Albums during the 1960's. He was a part of Louis Jordan's Band in the 1950's and got his Master  degree in 1958. His Album, "The Blues and the Abstract Truth", has been listed as a significant work and his arrangement works for CannonBall Adderly, Sonny Rollins, West Montgomery and many others are among the best Jazz pieces recorded. He also composed The Six Million Dollar Man Theme along with some other 1960's and 1970's Television and Film Scores. Oliver Nelson died of an heart attack at the age of 43 years old in 1975. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Nelson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Stolen moments and The Six Million Dollar Man Theme

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Nelson

Background information
Born	June 4, 1932 St. Louis, Missouri
Died	October 28, 1975(aged 43) Los Angeles
Genres	Bebop, hard bop, post-bop, jazz fusion
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer, arranger
Instruments	Soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and clarinet
Labels	Verve Impulse! Prestige Argo Flying Dutchman