Arthur Blythe
Lenox Avenue Breakdown
Columbia (US) 1979
JC 35638 (LP) Original pressing.
sleeve : EX(wear and slightly collapse on corner.)
media : EX/EX(some slightly noises. some slightly wear and hairlines that does not affect to sounds.)
This is the 1979 album by American saxophonist Arthur Blythe, who debuted after joining the Underground Musicians and Artists Association founded by Horace Tapscott in the mid-1960s. Blythe went on to work with various groups, including Chico Hamilton, Gil Evans, Jack DeJohnette, and McCoy Tyner. The album features a powerful septet lineup with Cecil McBee (bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums), James Newton (flute), James "Blood" Ulmer (guitar), Guillermo Franco (percussion), and Bob Stewart (tuba). The tracks showcase a bright and groovy Latin beat in A1, and the title track A2 that revolves around a swinging groove with a thrilling and inventive development. The album, blending ethnic influences with contemporary jazz, presents a splendid performance that elevates old jazz to a contemporary level. Highly recommended.
A1: Down San Diego Way
A2: Lenox Avenue Breakdown