Illusions (Arthur Blythe album)

Illusions
Studio album by Arthur Blythe
Released	1980
Recorded	April-May 1980
Genre	Jazz
Length	36:09
Label	Columbia
Producer	Jim Fishel & Arthur Blythe
Arthur Blythe chronology
Lenox Avenue Breakdown (1979) Illusions (1980) Blythe Spirit (1981)

Illusions is jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe's third album for the Columbia label recorded in New York City in 1980.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and states "the distinctive alto of Blythe is heard in top form on six of his unusual originals. It's recommended".^[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Arthur Blythe

1. "Bush Baby" - 6:28
2. "Miss Nancy" - 7:24
3. "Illusions" - 4:10
4. "My Son Ra" - 5:59
5. "Carespin' With Mamie" - 7:04
6. "As of Yet" - 5:04

• Recorded at CBS Recording Studios, New York in April & May 1980.

Personnel

• Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
• Abdul Wadud - cello (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
• James Blood Ulmer - guitar (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
• Bob Stewart - tuba (tracks 1, 3 & 5)
• John Hicks - piano (tracks 2, 4 & 6)
• Fred Hopkins - bass (tracks 2, 4 & 6)
• Bobby Battle (tracks 1, 3 & 5), Steve McCall (tracks 2, 4 & 6) - drums

References

1. Discogs Album Entry accessed July 19, 2010
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 19, 2010
3. Swenson, J. (Editor) (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 27. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.