Altoist Arthur Blythe is heard in various settings on this CD, ranging from a full septet with baritonist Hamiet Bluiett, guitarist Kelvin Bell, vibraphonist Gust William Tsilis, Bob Stewart on tuba, drummer Don Moye and percussionist Arto Tuncboyaci to different trios and quartets with the same musicians and an unacompanied display on "My Son Ra." All nine compositions are Blythe's and he shows that, not only did he survive his unexpectedly long stay on the roster of Columbia Records, but he had continued to grow in power and creativity. This set gives a strong example of his talents. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Dear Dessa (Blythe/Tsilis/Tuncboyaciyan)
2. Dance Benita Dance (Bell/Blythe/Moye/Stewart/Tuncboyaciyan)
3. Cousin Sidney (Bell/Blythe/Moye/Stewart)
4. Shadows (Blythe/Moye/Stewart/Tsilis)
5. Hipmotism (Bluiet/Blythe/Moye/Stewart/Tsilis/Tuncboyaciyan)
6. Miss Eugie (Blythe/Stewart/Tuncboyaciyan)
7.Matter of Fact (Bell/Bluiett/ Blythe/Moye/Stewart/Tuncboyaciyan)
8. Bush Baby (Bell/Bluiett/Blythe/Moye/Stewart/Tuncboyaciyan)
9. My Son Ra (Arthur Blythe)
ARTHUR BLYTHE alto saxophone
HAMIET BLUIETT baritone saxophone (tracks: 5, 7, 8)
FAMOUDOU DON MOYE drums (tracks: 2 to 5, 7, 8)
KELVIN BELL guitar (Tracks: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8)
ARTO TUNCBOYACIYAN percussion, voice (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 8)
BOB STEWART tuba (tracks: 2 to 8)
GUST WILLIAM TSILIS vibraphone, marimba (tracks: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8)
Recorded March 15-17, 1991 at System Two Studios, Brooklyn, NY.
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