Illusions (Arthur Blythe album)

Illusions is jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe's third album for the Columbia label recorded in New York City in 1980.[1]

Illusions
Studio album by
Released1980
RecordedApril–May 1980
GenreJazz
Length36:09
LabelColumbia
ProducerJim Fishel & Arthur Blythe
Arthur Blythe chronology
Lenox Avenue Breakdown
(1979)
Illusions
(1980)
Blythe Spirit
(1981)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and states "the distinctive alto of Blythe is heard in top form on six of his unusual originals. It's recommended".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Arthur Blythe
  1. "Bush Baby" - 6:28
  2. "Miss Nancy" - 7:24
  3. "Illusions" - 4:10
  4. "My Son Ra" - 5:59
  5. "Carespin' With Mamie" - 7:04
  6. "As of Yet" - 5:04
  • Recorded at CBS Recording Studios, New York in April & May 1980.

Personnel

References

  1. Discogs Album Entry accessed July 19, 2010
  2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 19, 2010
  3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 27. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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