Oliver Nelson Musical artist

Oliver Edward Nelson (June 4, 1932 – October 28, 1975) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger and composer.He is perhaps best remembered for his 1961 album The Blues and the Abstract Truth, widely regarded as one of the most significant American jazz recordings of the post-WWII era, which featured the jazz standard "Stolen Moments". He is also known for "More Blues and the Abstract Truth" and "Sound Pieces".

Personal facts

Birth date	June 04, 1932
Birth place	Missouri , St. Louis
Date of death	October 28, 1975
Place of death	California , Los Angeles

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Musical artist

Background	Non vocal instrumentalist
genre	Post-bop Bebop Hard bop Jazz fusion
instrument	Clarinet Alto saxophone Soprano saxophone Tenor saxophone
record label	Argo Records Impulse! Records Flying Dutchman Records Verve Records Prestige Records