Album · 2017 · 6 Songs. Illusions Arthur Blythe.

It is surprising how artistically productive altoist Arthur Blythe was during his period on Columbia. Despite the hype and Columbia's reputation for pressuring artists to play mass-appeal music, Blythe's recordings for that label are inventive and creative. For this, his third Columbia release, Blythe uses two different groups: an "in the tradition" quartet with pianist John Hicks, bassist Fred Hopkins, and drummer Steve McCall, and a more eccentric unit with guitarist James Blood Ulmer, cellist Abdul Wadud, tuba player Bob Stewart, and drummer Bobby Battle

Illusions (Arthur Blythe album). Studio album by Arthur Blythe.

In the Tradition is jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe's first album for the Columbia label recorded in New York City in 1978. All compositions by Arthur Blythe except as indicated. Jitterbug Waltz" (Fats Waller) - 4:34. In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington) - 7:45. Caravan" (Juan Tizol) - 5:22.

Illusions (Arthur Blythe album). Studio album by. Arthur Blythe. Lenox Avenue Breakdown is an album by jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe, and illustrator Mark Hess. It was released by Columbia Records in 1979 and reissued by Koch Jazz in 1998. The album reached No. 35 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart in 1979. Reception - The Penguin Guide to Jazz include. mage: Lenox Ave Breakdown Cover. Blythe Spirit is jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe's fourth album for the Columbia label recorded in New York City in 1981.

Alto Saxophone – Arthur Blythe. Cello – Abdul Wadud (tracks: A1, A3, B2). Design – Carin Goldberg. Double Bass – Fred Hopkins (tracks: A2, B1, B3). Drums – Bobby Battle (tracks: A1, A3, B2), Steve McCall (tracks: A2, B1, B3). Electric Guitar – James Blood Ulmer (tracks: A1, A3, B2). Engineer – Don Puluse. Illusions ‎(LP, Album, Promo). Illusions ‎(LP, Album).

Illusions Arthur Blythe. This album has an average beat per minute of 120 BPM (slowest/fastest tempos: 86/150 BPM).

If you've heard about Arthur Blythe and want to check him out, this is THE album to get. I wouldn't call it avant garde, but it is very progressive. Blythe has a unique sound on the alto sax, very aggressive and hard. This also has some of the best playing ever by the late great guitarist Blood Ulmer. Lenox Avenue Breakdown is nice, but Illusions is Arthur Blythe's best.

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