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Out of the blues

by Trio Out of the blues

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Blues and the Abstract Truth 08:05
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2.
Elegy For A Duck 07:24
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3.
Example 78 07:07
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4.
Images 05:59
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5.
Mama Lou 04:59
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6.
March On, March On 06:01
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Six And Four 07:46
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Stolen Moments 06:02
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9.
Teenie's Blues 04:22
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10.
Three Seconds 05:50
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This CD shines a new light on the musical heritage of jazz saxophonist and composer Oliver Nelson (1932-1975). Nelson’s timeless compositions are infused with subtle variations on the traditional chord changes associated with the blues. This virtuosity is exactly why this work still inspires today’s improvising musicians.
Trio Out Of The Blues takes on the challenge of playing Nelson’s repertoire – mainly written for big bands and large ensembles – using only a trio. By doing so, tunes like Blues And The Abstract Truth, Teenie’s Blues, Images, and Elegy For A Duck are even better at revealing the intricacies of high-quality modern jazz.

Line-up: Dick de Graaf – tenor and soprano saxophones; Arno Krijger Hammond Organ and bass pedals; Pascal Vermeer – drums

Press:

Oliver Nelson’s music reduced to the essence. VN – Rudie Kagie

With this beautiful project and his intense improvisations, De Graaf has excelled himself. Jazzism – Coen de Jonge

I doubt that you’ve heard Oliver’s music played in this manner. De Graaf, Vermeer and Krijger introduce a Coltrane-like harmonic orientation, Hammond B-3 electronic edginess and a polyrhythmic complexity that are all very much the sounds of Jazz today. Not only do they re-invent the tenor sax-organ-drums platform, but they also give Oliver Nelson’s music a new texture.

Dick de Graaf plays tenor with assurance and facility. His solos flow so smoothly that the listener is never prepared for the angularity they suddenly assume which takes them in surprising directions. He never seems to be at a loss for improvisational ideas. Jazzprofiles – Steve Cerra

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released November 17, 2011

Recorded and mixed by Mendel Pool and Pascal Vermeer at E-Sound Studio, Weesp NL. Mastered at Q point Digital Audio by Peter Brussee. Photography by Jappix Meuwissen. Cover design by Funkfabrik, Tilburg NL. All compositions by Oliver Nelson, arranged by Out Of The Blues, and by Laetitia van Krieken.

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Dick de Graaf Rotterdam, Netherlands

Winner of the Edison Lifetime Award 2022,
Dick de Graaf debuted 1986 with his acclaimed LP Hot, Hazy and Humid (Limetree Records).
More than 40 years on the road, he has performed at main stages around the world and released numerous highly acclaimed records. ... more

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