Metamorphosis (Arthur Blythe album)
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Metamorphosis | ||||
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Released | 1979 | |||
Recorded | February 26, 1977 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
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.[1] The album was released on CD as a compilation with The Grip which was recorded at the same concert.
Reception[edit]
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".[2]
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Track listing[edit]
- All compositions by Arthur Blythe
- "Duet For Two" - 17:51
- "Metamorphosis" - 8:00
- "Shadows" - 7:40
- Recorded at the Brook in New York City on February 26, 1977.
Personnel[edit]
- 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)
References[edit]
- ^ Discogs Album Entry accessed May 4, 2010
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed May 4, 2010
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 27. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.