Light Blue: Arthur Blythe Plays Thelonious Monk
| Light Blue: Arthur Blythe Plays Thelonious Monk | ||||
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| Released | 1983 | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Arthur Blythe | |||
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Light Blue: Arthur Blythe Plays Thelonious Monk is jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe's sixth album for the Columbia label recorded in New York City in 1983.[1] The album features Blythe's quintet performing six compositions by Thelonious Monk.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars and states "these creative players (and the unusual instrumentation) put a fresh slant on Monk's music. Blythe's passionate sound throughout this inspired set is consistently memorable".[2]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
Track listing
All compositions by Thelonious Monk
- "We See" - 6:30
- "Light Blue" - 5:12
- "Off Minor" - 6:48
- "Epistrophy" - 8:38
- "Coming On the Hudson" - 6:05
- "Nutty" - 6:45
- Recorded at CBS Recording Studios, New York
Personnel
- Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
- Abdul Wadud - cello
- Kelvyn Bell - guitar
- Bob Stewart - tuba
- Bobby Battle - drums
References
- ^ Discogs Album Entry accessed July 19, 2010
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 19, 2010
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 27. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.