Bush Baby (album) explained

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.

Reception

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."^[2]

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."^[3]

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 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

Notes and References

1. News: Russonello . Giovanni . Arthur Blythe Dies at 76 . The New York Times . 30 Mar 2017 . B15.
2. News: Lane . George . Shades of Blue . Bay State Banner . 19 . 15 Feb 1979 . 15.
3. Yanow, S. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r135612|pure_url=yes}} AllMusic Review] accessed May 4, 2010