The Jazz Show Episode February 21, 2022

Oliver Nelson and his Orchestra: "Afro-American Sketches"

9:05pm - 12:33am

Oliver Edward Nelson was not only a formidable saxophonist (alto/tenor/soprano) but a prolific composer/arranger and band leader. In his short life, he accomplished much in his 43 years on the planet. He died it is said from overwork from a premature heart attack. Tonight's Jazz Feature is The Jazz Show's continuing tribute to Black History Month. "Afro-American Sketches" is a large orchestra work instrumentally tracing the history of African-Americans through slavery, emancipation, etc. All the phases of Black History in the USA. It was all completed and recorded in September and November of 1961. Nelson assembled a star studded band of New York's finest. Nelson himself is featured on alto and tenor saxophones and powerhouse trumpeter, Seattle born pianist Patti Bown, bassist Art Davis, flutist Jerry Dodgion and the great percussion section of Ed Shaughnessy on drums and Ray Barretto on congas, bongos and percussion are all heard in solo spots. Afro-American Sketches is an overlooked masterwork and a worthy tribute to Black History Month. Don't miss it!

Track Listing:

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Oliver Nelson · Afro-American Sketches
Jungleaire
Oliver Nelson · Afro-American Sketches
Emancipation Blues
Oliver Nelson · Afro-American Sketches
There's A Yearnin'
Oliver Nelson · Afro-American Sketches
Going Up North
Oliver Nelson · Afro-American Sketches
Disillusioned
Oliver Nelson · Afro-American Sketches
Freedom Dance
Oliver Nelson · Afro-American Sketches
Bluesville
Lee Morgan/Jimmy Heath · Live at Birdland
Bruh Slim
Lee Morgan/Jimmy Heath · Live at Birdland
All Members
Lee Morgan/Jimmy Heath · Live at Birdland
The Turnout
Sam Kirmeyer · In This Moment
Cross Purpose
Sam Kirmeyer · In This Moment
Backlash Blues
Nina Simone · Nina Sings The Blues
I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl
Nina Simone · Nina Sings The blues
My Man's Gone Now.
Nina Simone · Nina Sings The Blues
Do I Move You?
Nina Simone · Nina Sings The Blues
Fontainebleau.
Tadd Dameron · Fontainebleau
The Scene is Clean
Tadd Dameron · Fontainebleau
Bula Beige
Tadd Dameron · Fontainebleau
Johnny One-Note
George Wallington · George Wallington at The Cafe Bohemia
Sweet Blanche
George Wallington · George Wallington at The Cafe Bohemia
Surfin'
Sonny Stitt · Now!
Lester Leaps In.
Sonny Stitt · Now!