#OTD Oliver Nelson joined the ancestors (Jun 4, 1932 - Oct 28, 1975). Saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger, composer, bandleader. His 1961 Impulse! album ‘The Blues and the Abstract Truth’ is regarded as one of the most significant recordings of its era. #History #Jazz #MusicIsLife #OliverNelson
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