Album · 1981
Blythe Spirit
- Released
- 1981
- Label
- CBS
- Catalogue no.
- 85194
- Tracklist
- 7 tracks
- Length
- 39:02
- Country
- NL
“Blythe Spirit” is an album by Arthur Blythe, released in 1981 on CBS. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 39:02. Jazz standards on the record include “Contemplation”, “Misty” and “Strike Up The Band”. The line-up features Arthur Blythe (alto saxophone, producer), Bob Stewart (tuba), Abdul Wadud (cello), Bobby Battle (membranophone) and Kelvyn Bell (electric guitar).
Who played on Blythe Spirit
- Arthur Blythe alto saxophone, producer all tracks
- Bob Stewart tuba on 6 tracks
- Abdul Wadud cello on 5 tracks
- Bobby Battle membranophone on 4 tracks
- Kelvyn Bell electric guitar on 4 tracks
- Amina Claudine Myers organ on 1 track
- Fred Hopkins bass on 1 track
- John Hicks piano on 1 track
- Steve McCall membranophone on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Contemplation standard — Arthur Blythe 6:54
- A2 Faceless Woman — Arthur Blythe 6:41
- A3 Reverence — Arthur Blythe 6:25
- B1 Strike Up The Band standard 2:44
- B2 Misty standard — Erroll Garner 7:24
- B3 Spirits In The Field — Arthur Blythe 3:29
- B4 Just A Closer Walk With Thee — [traditional] 5:25
Production
- Don Puluse engineer
- Jim Fishel producer
- Ken Robertson engineer
- Fatisha liner notes
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Blythe Spirit?
The line-up of Blythe Spirit includes Arthur Blythe (alto saxophone, producer), Bob Stewart (tuba), Abdul Wadud (cello), Bobby Battle (membranophone), Kelvyn Bell (electric guitar), Amina Claudine Myers (organ), Fred Hopkins (bass) and John Hicks (piano).
Which label released Blythe Spirit?
Blythe Spirit was released in 1981 on CBS (85194).
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