Title: In the Tradition /Lenox Avenue Breakdown/Illusions Artist: Arthur Blythe Label: Beat Goes on Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 5017261212429 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2016-07-08 Number of Discs: 1 Additional Details: UNITED KINGDOM - IMPORT
Digitally remastered two CD set containing a quartet of albums from Jazz alto saxophonist Arthur Blythe: In The Tradition (1978), Lenox Avenue Breakdown (1979), Illusions (1980) and Blythe Spirit (1981). Blythe had previously been a sides man for Gil Evans, McCoy Tyner and Lester Bowie amongst other. Blythe has had a long and successful recording career, though in later years he has been plagued by ill-health and Parkinson's Disease.
Tracks: 1.1 Jitterbug Waltz 1.2 In a Sentimental Mood 1.3 Break Tune 1.4 Caravan 1.5 Hip Dripper 1.6 Naima 1.7 Down San Diego Way 1.8 Lenox Avenue Breakdown 1.9 Slidin' Through 1.10 Odessa 1.11 Bush Baby 2.1 Miss Nancy 2.2 Illusions 2.3 My Son Ra 2.4 Carespin' with Mamie 2.5 As of Yet 2.6 Contemplation 2.7 Faceless Woman 2.8 Reverence 2.9 Strike Up the Band 2.10 Misty 2.11 Spirits in the Field 2.12 Just a Closer Walk with Thee
