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]
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| Released | 1980 | |||
| Recorded | April–May 1980 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 36:09 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Jim Fishel & Arthur Blythe | |||
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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]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
Track listing
- All compositions by Arthur Blythe
- "Bush Baby" - 6:28
- "Miss Nancy" - 7:24
- "Illusions" - 4:10
- "My Son Ra" - 5:59
- "Carespin' With Mamie" - 7:04
- "As of Yet" - 5:04
- Recorded at CBS Recording Studios, New York in April & May 1980.
Personnel
- Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
- Abdul Wadud - cello (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
- James Blood Ulmer - guitar (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
- Bob Stewart - tuba (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
- John Hicks - piano (tracks 2, 4 & 6)
- Fred Hopkins - bass (tracks 2, 4 & 6)
- Bobby Battle (tracks 1, 3 & 5), Steve McCall (tracks 2, 4 & 6) - drums
References
- Discogs Album Entry accessed July 19, 2010
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 19, 2010
- 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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