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Metamorphosis (Arthur Blythe album)

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Released
  
1979

Metamorphosis (1977)
  
Bush Baby (1977)

Release date
  
1979

Genre
  
Jazz

Recorded
  
February 26, 1977

Artist
  
Arthur Blythe

Label
  
India Navigation

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Metamorphosis is a live album by jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe which was recorded at the Brook, New York City in 1977 and released in 1979 on the India Navigation label. The album was released on CD as a compilation with The Grip which was recorded at the same concert.

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Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and states "this album features the distinctive altoist Arthur Blythe fairly early in his career".

Track listing

All compositions by Arthur Blythe
  1. "Duet For Two" - 17:51
  2. "Metamorphosis" - 8:00
  3. "Shadows" - 7:40
  • Recorded at the Brook in New York City on February 26, 1977.

    • Personnel

  • Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
  • Abdul Wadud - cello
  • Ahmed Abdullah - trumpet (tracks 2 & 3)
  • Bob Stewart - tuba (tracks 2 & 3)
  • Steve Reid - drums (tracks 2 & 3)
  • Muhamad Abdullah - percussion (tracks 2 & 3)

    • Songs

    1Duet for Two17:51
    2Metamorphosis8:00
    3Shadows7:40

    References

    Metamorphosis (Arthur Blythe album) Wikipedia
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