Excellent piece on Nelson's work ethic and craft. That detail about him reworking the Six Million Dollar Man theme for Holmes instead of recycling the TV version really captures something important about artistic intergity. The contrast between spry arrangements and deadline pressure says alot about how top-tier musicians operate even under constraints. Nelson's refusal to cut corners in what could've been throwaway work is inspiring.
Excellent piece on Nelson's work ethic and craft. That detail about him reworking the Six Million Dollar Man theme for Holmes instead of recycling the TV version really captures something important about artistic intergity. The contrast between spry arrangements and deadline pressure says alot about how top-tier musicians operate even under constraints. Nelson's refusal to cut corners in what could've been throwaway work is inspiring.
Great essay, Tom! Always loved Oliver Nelson. Thanks for the Groove Holmes stuff.
I had no idea about this connection. I was a HUGE Six Million Dollar Man fan as a child, but haven’t thought about it in years. Thanks for this!