Altoist Arthur Blythe has always loved to play in unusual instrumental settings. His soulful sound and adventurous style are quite flexible and they sound right at home in this set with Gust William Tsilis on bass marimba, Bob Stewart on tuba, and drummer Cecil Brooks III. The performances are lyrical and often melodic, but searching and unpredictable. Blythe contributed eight of the dozen songs (including "Opus 1," "My Son Ra," and "Bubbles") in addition to digging into "C.C. Rider," Thelonious Monk's obscure "Children's Song," "Stuffy Turkey," and "In a Sentimental Mood." In grooves ranging from New Orleans to R&B-ish, along with freer explorations, this is a continually colorful set of high-quality music. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1. Opus 1 6:49
Arthur Blythe / Sy Oliver
2. Children's Song aka That Old Man 3:15
T. Monk
3. C.C. Rider 4:54
John Hurt
4. Once Again 2:49
Arthur Blythe
5. My Son Ra 8:05
Arthur Blythe
6. Hip Toe 6:17
Arthur Blythe
7. Night Song 6:46
Arthur Blythe / Charles Strouse
8. Bubbles 3:13
Arthur Blythe
9. Stuffy Turkey 4:57
T. Monk
10. Night Creeper 5:15
Arthur Blythe
11. In A Sentimental Mood 7:54
E. Ellington
12. Focus 1:16
Arthur Blythe / Tadd Dameron
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Co-producer [Associate Producer] – Arthur Blythe
Drums, Producer – Cecil Brooks III
Marimba – Gust William Tsilis
Tuba – Bob Stewart
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