Oliver Nelson: The Vocalist Years
17 audio tracks that feature the exceptional arranger scoring for jazz vocalists
In addition to being a masterful saxophonist, Oliver Nelson was an extraordinary arranger for big bands and orchestral strings. He was so good at creating sophisticated, engaging jazz charts that he found a ton of work in Hollywood in 1967, when he moved there to write for the movies and TV. [Photo above of Oliver Nelson courtesy of Jan Persson]
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