Sound Pieces(1966) Happenings(1966) Release date 1966 Label Impulse! Records | ||
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Released End of January/February 1967 Recorded September 7, 1966Capitol Studios, New York CitySeptember 27-28, 1966Western Recorders, Los Angeles Length 39:58 original LP55:09 CD reissue Similar Oliver Nelson albums, Jazz albums | ||
Sound Pieces is an album by American jazz composer, conductor and arranger Oliver Nelson featuring performances recorded in 1966 for the Impulse! label.
Contents
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "Although best-known as an altoist and a tenor-saxophonist, Nelson sticks exclusively to soprano throughout the set. He leads a 20-piece big band on three of his compositions. Although one would not think of Nelson as a soprano stylist, his strong playing actually put him near the top of his field".
Track listing
All compositions by Oliver Nelson except as indicated- "Sound Piece for Jazz Orchestra" - 9:44
- "Flute Salad" - 2:49
- "The Lady From Girl Talk" - 4:59
- "The Shadow of Your Smile" (Mandel, Webster) - 9:44
- "Patterns" - 6:19
- "Elegy for a Duck" - 6:23
Bonus tracks on CD reissue:
- "Straight, No Chaser" (Monk) - 9:10
- "Example Seventy Eight" - 6:01
Recorded on September 7, 1966 (#4-8) and September 27, 1966 (#3) and September 28, 1966 (#1, 2).
Personnel
Tracks 1-3
Recorded in Hollywood
Tracks 4-8
Recorded in New York
Songs
1Sound Pieces for Jazz Orchestra9:40
2Flute Salad2:48
3The Lady From Girl Talk4:55