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Illusions (Arthur Blythe album)

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Released
  
1980

Length
  
36:09

Artist
  
Arthur Blythe

Label
  
Koch Jazz

Recorded
  
April-May 1980

Illusions (1980)
  
Blythe Spirit (1981)

Release date
  
1980

Genre
  
Jazz

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Producer
  
Jim Fishel & Arthur Blythe

Similar
  
Bush Baby, Blythe Spirit, In the Tradition, Lenox Avenue Breakdown, Elaborations

Illusions is jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe's third album for the Columbia label recorded in New York City in 1980.

Contents

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Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and states "the distinctive alto of Blythe is heard in top form on six of his unusual originals. It's recommended".

Track listing

All compositions by Arthur Blythe
  1. "Bush Baby" - 6:28
  2. "Miss Nancy" - 7:24
  3. "Illusions" - 4:10
  4. "My Son Ra" - 5:59
  5. "Carespin' With Mamie" - 7:04
  6. "As of Yet" - 5:04
  • Recorded at CBS Recording Studios, New York in April & May 1980.

    • Personnel

  • Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
  • Abdul Wadud - cello (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
  • James Blood Ulmer - guitar (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
  • Bob Stewart - tuba (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
  • John Hicks - piano (tracks 2, 4 & 6)
  • Fred Hopkins - bass (tracks 2, 4 & 6)
  • Bobby Battle (tracks 1, 3 & 5), Steve McCall (tracks 2, 4 & 6) - drums

    • Songs

    1Bush Baby6:28
    2Miss Nancy7:24
    3Illusions4:10

    References

    Illusions (Arthur Blythe album) Wikipedia
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