Stolen Moments is the final studio album by American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger Oliver Nelson, featuring performances recorded in 1975 for the East Wind label.Payne, D., Oliver Nelson discography accessed February 8, 2016Ziegler, F., East Wind Records List accessed February 8, 2016
Reception
The Allmusic site awarded the album 3½ stars, calling it: "A fine finish to a much-too-brief life".
DownBeat awarded 4 stars. Reviewer Jack Sohmer wrote, "The primary emphasis here is on the blues, both minor and major, and even the modal Mission is not completely devoid of this feeling. Nelson’s own playing has always deserved much more attention than it received. His sound is a singing one, richly expressive and well rounded. And while his ideas find their origin in mainstream swing/bop, few can accuse him of standing still".
Track listing All compositions by Oliver Nelson except as indicated "Stolen Moments" - 7:46 "St. Thomas" (Sonny Rollins) - 3:57 "Three Seconds" - 6:27 "Mission Accomplished" - 6:30 "Midnight Blue" (Neal Hefti) - 4:10 "Yearnin'" - 6:23 "Straight, No Chaser" (Thelonious Monk) - 0:38
Personnel Oliver Nelson - alto saxophone, arranger, conductor Bobby Bryant - trumpet, flugelhorn Jerome Richardson - soprano saxophone, piccolo, flute Bobby Bryant Jr., Buddy Collette - tenor saxophone, flute Jack Nimitz - baritone saxophone Mike Wofford - electric piano, piano Chuck Domanico - electric bass Shelly Manne - drums Freddie Hubbard - trumpet
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