In A Mellow Tone
Wednesday February 27th, 2019 with Jim Reil
An almost-star: alto sax player Arthur Blythe
Tonight we sample from four classic albums by the outstanding alto sax player Arthur Blythe. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Blythe seemed likely to be the first free-leaning jazz player to find a mass audience. He didn't, in part because Wynton Marsalis claimed the limelight. But Blythe's music stands the test of time.
| Down San Diego Way Arthur Blythe - Lennox Avenue Breakdown |
| Lennox Avenue Breakdown Arthur Blythe - Lennox Avenue Breakdown |
| Slidin' Through Arthur Blythe - Lennox Avenue Breakdown |
| Odessa Arthur Blythe - Lennox Avenue Breakdown |
| Jitterbug Waltz Arthur Blythe - In the Tradition |
| In a Sentimental Mood Arthur Blythe - In the Tradition |
| Caravan Arthur Blythe - In the Tradition |
| Bush Baby Arthur Blythe - Illusions |
| Miss Nancy Arthur Blythe - Illusions |
| Illusions Arthur Blythe - Illusions |
| My Son Ra Arthur Blythe - Illusions |
| Contemplation Arthur Blythe - Blythe Spirit |
| Faceless Woman Arthur Blythe - Blythe Spirit |
| Reverence Arthur Blythe - Blythe Spirit |
| Strike Up the Band Arthur Blythe - Blythe Spirit |
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Jim, I'm really enjoying this program. Although I've heard some Blythe before I had never really paid much attention to his music. This is good stuff! I am loving the tuba! Thanks so much.
9:51 PM, February 27th, 2019