Bush Baby (album)

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Bush Baby
Studio album by
Released1978
RecordedDecember 1977
GenreJazz
LabelAdelphi
ProducerArthur Blythe, Dan Doyle
Arthur Blythe chronology
Metamorphosis
(1977)
Bush Baby
(1978)
In the Tradition
(1978)

Bush Baby is an album by

saxophonist Arthur Blythe.[1] It was recorded in December 1977 and released in 1978 on the Adelphi
label.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

All compositions by Arthur Blythe

  1. "Mamie Lee" – 10:32
  2. "For Fats" – 8:43
  3. "Off The Top" – 8:20
  4. "Bush Baby" – 9:07
  • Recorded at Blank Tapes Recording Studio in New York City in December 1977.

Personnel

  • Arthur Blythealto saxophone
  • Ahkmed Abdullah –
    congas
  • Bob Stewarttuba
  • 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

  1. ^ Russonello, Giovanni (30 Mar 2017). "Arthur Blythe Dies at 76". The New York Times. p. B15.
  2. ^ a b Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed May 4, 2010
  3. .
  4. ^ Lane, George (15 Feb 1979). "Shades of Blue". Bay State Banner. No. 19. p. 15.