In the Tradition (Arthur Blythe album)
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| In the Tradition | ||||
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| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | October 1978 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Arthur Blythe chronology | ||||
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In the Tradition is jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe's first album for the Columbia label recorded in New York City in 1978.[1]
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The instrumentation of his quartet is conventional but the musicianship is exceptionally high".[2]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide |  [3] |
Track listing
- All compositions by Arthur Blythe except as indicated
- "Jitterbug Waltz" (Fats Waller) - 4:34
- "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington) - 7:45
- "Break Tune" - 3:03
- "Caravan" (Juan Tizol) - 5:22
- "Hip Dripper" - 4:35
- "Naima" (John Coltrane) - 6:44
- Recorded at the Brook in New York City on February 26, 1977.
Personnel
References
- ^ Discogs Album Entry accessed May 4, 2010
- ^ a b Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed May 4, 2010
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 27. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.