Stolen Moments (Oliver Nelson album) explained

Stolen Moments
Type:	Album
Artist:	Oliver Nelson
Cover:	Stolen Moments (Oliver Nelson album).jpeg
Released:	1975
Recorded:	March 6, 1975
Studio:	TTG Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	East Wind EW-8014
Producer:	Oliver Nelson
Chronology:	Oliver Nelson
Prev Title:	Skull Session
Prev Year:	1975

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.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

The Allmusic site awarded the album 3½ stars, calling it: "A fine finish to a much-too-brief life".

Track listing

All compositions by Oliver Nelson except as indicated

1. "Stolen Moments" - 7:46
2. "St. Thomas" (Sonny Rollins) - 3:57
3. "Three Seconds" - 6:27
4. "Mission Accomplished" - 6:30
5. "Midnight Blue" (Neal Hefti) - 4:10
6. "Yearnin'" - 6:23
7. "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

Notes and References

1. Payne, D., Oliver Nelson discography accessed February 8, 2016
2. Ziegler, F., East Wind Records List accessed February 8, 2016