OLIVER NELSON WITH LEM WINCHESTER — Nocturne (1960-1991) RM | Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series | APE (image+.cue), lossless

This relaxed set (originally on the Prestige subsidiary Moodsville) puts the emphasis on ballads and slower material. Nelson (switching between alto and tenor) is joined by vibraphonist Lem Winchester, pianist Richard Wyands, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Roy Haynes for four standards and three of his originals (including the swinging "Bob's Blues"). Everyone plays well but the intentional lack of mood variation keeps this release from being all that essential. Scott Yanow   Tracklist & Credits :