Metamorphosis (Arthur Blythe album) explained

Metamorphosis
Type:	Live album
Artist:	Arthur Blythe
Cover:	Metamorphosis (Arthur Blythe album).jpg
Released:	1979
Recorded:	February 26, 1977
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	India Navigation
Chronology:	Arthur Blythe
Prev Title:	The Grip
Prev Year:	1977
Next Title:	Bush Baby
Next Year:	1977

Metamorphosis is a live album by jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe which was recorded at the Brook, New York City in 1977 and released in 1979 on the India Navigation label.^[1] The album was released on CD as a compilation with The Grip which was recorded at the same concert.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and states "this album features the distinctive altoist Arthur Blythe fairly early in his career".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Arthur Blythe

1. "Duet For Two" - 17:51
2. "Metamorphosis" - 8:00
3. "Shadows" - 7:40

• Recorded at the Brook in New York City on February 26, 1977.

Personnel

• • Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone Abdul Wadud - cello
• Ahmed Abdullah - trumpet (tracks 2 & 3)
• Bob Stewart - tuba (tracks 2 & 3)
• Steve Reid - drums (tracks 2 & 3)
• Muhamad Abdullah - percussion (tracks 2 & 3)

Notes and References

1. http://www.discogs.com/Arthur-Blythe-Metamorphosis/release/1240610 Discogs Album Entry
2. Yanow, S. [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r135620|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed May 4, 2010