The Blues and the Abstract Truth, Take 2

The Blues and The Abstract Truth, Take 2 is a 2008 album, released on the Resonance label, by American jazz pianist Bill Cunliffe. It is a tribute to Oliver Nelson, particularly to his 1961 album The Blues and the Abstract Truth.

Track listing

 * 1) "Stolen Moments"
 * 2) "Hoe Down"
 * 3) "Cascades"
 * 4) "Yearnin'"
 * 5) "Butch and Butch"
 * 6) "Teenie's Blues"
 * 7) "Port Authority"
 * 8) "Mary Lou's Blues"


 * (1-6: Oliver Nelson; 7&8: Bill Cunliffe)

Performers

 * Bill Cunliffe - piano and arranger
 * Terell Stafford - guest soloist: trumpet
 * Jeff Clayton - guest soloist: alto sax
 * Andy Martin - trombone
 * Bob Sheppard - tenor sax and soprano sax
 * Brian Scanlon - alto sax
 * Larry Lunetta - trumpet
 * Tom Warrington - bass
 * Mark Ferber - drums