Saxophonists · 1940–2017
Arthur Blythe
American musician (1940–2017)
- Born
- 5 July 1940
Los Angeles - Died
- 27 March 2017
Lancaster - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1969–
- Record labels
- Columbia Records, Enja Records, CIMP, Alessa Records
- Discography
- 27 albums
Biography
Arthur Blythe was a jazz musician who played saxophone and alto saxophone. Arthur Blythe was born on 5 July 1940 in Los Angeles and died on 27 March 2017 in Lancaster. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz fusion. Record labels: Columbia Records, Enja Records, CIMP and Alessa Records. The discography here lists 27 albums, from “The Grip” (1977) to “Lenox Avenue Breakdown / In the Tradition / Illusions / Blythe Spirit” (2016).
Arthur Murray Blythe (July 5, 1940 – March 27, 2017) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer. He was described by critic Chris Kelsey as displaying "one of the most easily recognizable alto sax sounds in jazz, big and round, with a fast, wide vibrato and an aggressive, precise manner of phrasing" and furthermore as straddling the avant garde and traditionalist jazz, often with bands featuring unusual instrumentation.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Arthur Blythe play?
Arthur Blythe is known for playing saxophone and alto saxophone.
When and where was Arthur Blythe born?
Arthur Blythe was born 5 July 1940 in Los Angeles.
What are Arthur Blythe's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include The Grip (1977), Bush Baby (1978), In the Tradition (1979), Lenox Avenue Breakdown (1979) and Metamorphosis (1979).
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