Dick De Graaf, Pascal Vermeer, Arno Krijger - Out Of The Blues - Celebrating The Music Of Oliver Nelson (2012)

Tracklist

01. Blues and the abstract truth
02. March on, March on
03. Stolen moments
04. Teenie's blues
05. Elegy for a duck
06. Images
07. Mama Lou
08. Six and four
09. Three seconds
10. Example 78

This CD shines a new light on the musical heritage of jazz saxophonist and composer Oliver Nelson (1932-1975). Nelson’s timeless compositions are infused with subtle variations on the traditional chord changes associated with the blues. This virtuosity is exactly why this work still inspires today’s improvising musicians.
Trio Out Of The Blues takes on the challenge of playing Nelson’s repertoire – mainly written for big bands and large ensembles – using only a trio. By doing so, tunes like Blues And The Abstract Truth, Teenie’s Blues, Images, and Elegy For A Duck are even better at revealing the intricacies of high-quality modern jazz.

Line-up: Dick de Graaf – tenor and soprano saxophones; Arno Krijger Hammond Organ and bass pedals; Pascal Vermeer – drums

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