Album · 1980
Illusions
- Released
- 1980
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalogue no.
- JC 36583
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Length
- 36:09
- Country
- US
“Illusions” is an album by Arthur Blythe, released in 1980 on Columbia. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 36:09. The line-up features Arthur Blythe (alto saxophone, producer), Abdul Wadud (cello), Bob Stewart (tuba), Bobby Battle (membranophone) and Fred Hopkins (double bass).
Who played on Illusions
- Arthur Blythe alto saxophone, producer all tracks
- Abdul Wadud cello on 3 tracks
- Bob Stewart tuba on 3 tracks
- Bobby Battle membranophone on 3 tracks
- Fred Hopkins double bass on 3 tracks
- James Blood Ulmer guitar on 3 tracks
- John Hicks piano on 3 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Bush Baby — Arthur Blythe 6:28
- A2 Miss Nancy — Arthur Blythe 7:24
- A3 Illusions — Arthur Blythe 4:10
- B1 My Son Ra — Arthur Blythe 5:59
- B2 Carespin' With Mamie — Arthur Blythe 7:04
- B3 As of Yet — Arthur Blythe 5:04
Production
- Don Puluse engineer
- Jim Fishel liner notes, producer
- Lou Schlossberg engineer
- Nancy Byers engineer
- Vlado Meller mastering
More albums by Arthur Blythe
The Grip
1977 · India Navigation
Bush Baby
1978 · Adelphi Records
Metamorphosis
1979 · India Navigation
Lenox Avenue Breakdown
1979 · Columbia
In the Tradition
1979 · Columbia
Blythe Spirit
1981 · CBS
Elaborations
1982 · CBS
Light Blue - Arthur Blythe Plays Thelonious Monk
1983
Put Sunshine In It
1985
da - da
1986
Pale Fire
1988
Basic Blythe
1988
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Illusions?
The line-up of Illusions includes Arthur Blythe (alto saxophone, producer), Abdul Wadud (cello), Bob Stewart (tuba), Bobby Battle (membranophone), Fred Hopkins (double bass), James Blood Ulmer (guitar) and John Hicks (piano).
Which label released Illusions?
Illusions was released in 1980 on Columbia (JC 36583).
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