Bush Baby is an album by jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe.[1] It was recorded in December 1977 and released in 1978 on the Adelphi label.
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | December 1977 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Adelphi | |||
| Producer | Arthur Blythe, Dan Doyle | |||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
The Bay State Banner wrote that "the unusual instrumentation of alto sax-congatuba makes some striking voicings and harmonies, and Blythe displays some torrid phrasing and lines."[4]
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Blythe had an original sound from the start and his soulful yet adventurous and intense style is heard in its early prime."[2]
Track listing edit
All compositions by Arthur Blythe
- "Mamie Lee" – 10:32
- "For Fats" – 8:43
- "Off The Top" – 8:20
- "Bush Baby" – 9:07
- Recorded at Blank Tapes Recording Studio in New York City in December 1977.
Personnel edit
- Arthur Blythe – alto saxophone
- Ahkmed Abdullah – congas
- Bob Stewart – tuba
- Dan Doyle and Arthur Blythe – producers
- Bob Blank – recording engineer
- Dan Doyle and Gene Rosenthal – mix engineers
- Ron Warwell – cover illustration and design
- Candace – rear cover layout and design
- Gene Rosenthal – photography
- W. A. Brower – liner notes
References edit
- ^ Russonello, Giovanni (30 Mar 2017). "Arthur Blythe Dies at 76". The New York Times. p. B15.
- ^ 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. pp. 27. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ Lane, George (15 Feb 1979). "Shades of Blue". Bay State Banner. No. 19. p. 15.