Arthur Blythe
Rivbea Live! Series, Volume 2
LabelNoBusiness RecordsGenreJazz & Improvisation
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An extraordinary, previously unheard session by alto saxophonist Arthur Blythe originally recorded on July 6, 1976 in New York City, and performed in the expansive, unconfined environment of the loft jazz movement, delivering remarkable extended solos on alto saxophone. The minimalist ensemble comprises Juni Booth on bass, Steve Reid on drums, and Muhammad Abdullah on conga, devoid of piano or additional horns, allowing Blythe ample opportunity to showcase his improvisational skills. The initial track in the collection features a remarkable solo alto performance, and the quality enhances further with the introduction of additional musicians, particularly Booth, who employs a melodic approach to the bass, producing tones that occasionally resemble those of an unseen keyboardist.
Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
Juini Booth - bass
Muhammad Abdullah - conga
Steve Reid - drums
Recorded July 6, 1976, at Studio Rivbea, 24 Bond St., NYC
Remastered by Arūnas Zujus at MAMAstudio
Format
Recorded July 6, 1976, at Studio Rivbea, 24 Bond St., NYC.
Release notes
Recorded July 6, 1976, at Studio Rivbea, 24 Bond St., NYC.
| 1 | Spirits In The Field | 7:03 | |
| 2 | Medley Of Unidentified Titles | 17:42 | |
| 3 | Miss Nancy | 19:31 | |
| 4 | Lower Nile | 5:25 |
- Arthur Blythe
- Alto Saxophone, Composed By [All Compositions By]
- Juini Booth
- Bass
- Muhammad Abdullah
- Congas [Conga]
- Jeff DiPerna
- Design [Cover And Booklet Design]
- Steve Reid
- Drums
- Ed Hazell
- Liner Notes, Producer
- Danas Mikailionis
- Producer
- Arūnas Zujus
- Remastered By
