Illusions
by Arthur Blythe
- Type: Album
- Released: September 1980
- Label: Columbia
- Country: United States
- Length: 36:09
- Community rating: 4.17/5 from 5 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Arthur Blythe's 'Illusions' continued his Columbia period with a distinctive blend of avant-garde jazz language and accessible ensemble color. The album highlights Blythe's alto saxophone voice in settings that balance spiritual intensity, rhythmic flexibility, and sharply arranged group interaction.
Genres
Descriptors: improvisation, rhythmic, technical, avant-garde
Tracklist
- Bush Baby (6:28)
- Miss Nancy (7:24)
- Illusions (4:10)
- My Son Ra (5:59)
- Carespin' With Mamie (7:04)
- As of Yet (5:04)
Credits
- Arthur Blythe - primary artist, alto saxophone, producer [produced by], written-by
- Abdul Wadud - cello
- Carin Goldberg - design
- Fred Hopkins - double bass
- Bobby Battle - drums
- Steve McCall - drums
- James Blood Ulmer - electric guitar
- Don Puluse - engineer
- Lou Schlossberg - engineer [assistant]
- Nancy Byers - engineer [assistant]
- Vlado Meller - mastered by
- Duane Michals - photography by [photo]
- John Hicks - piano
- Jim Fishel - producer [produced by], liner notes, photography by [innersleeve]
- Bob Stewart - tuba