Blythe Spirit

Blythe Spirit is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe. It was his fourth album for the Columbia label, recorded in New York City in 1981.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "This is one of the most well-rounded Arthur Blythe records from his Columbia period... a fairly definitive Arthur Blythe recording, showing off his links to hard bop, r&b and the avant-garde". NME listed it as the 30th best album of 1981.

Track listing

 * All compositions by Arthur Blythe except as indicated


 * 1) "Contemplation" - 6:54
 * 2) "Faceless Woman" - 6:41
 * 3) "Reverence" - 6:25
 * 4) "Strike up the Band" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) -  2:44
 * 5) "Misty" (Johnny Burke, Erroll Garner) - 7:24
 * 6) "Spirits in the Field" - 3:29
 * 7) "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" (Traditional) - 5:25
 * Recorded at CBS Recording Studios, New York

Personnel

 * Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
 * Abdul Wadud - cello (tracks 1-4 & 6)
 * Kelvyn Bell - guitar (tracks 1-4)
 * Bob Stewart - tuba (tracks 1-4, 6 & 7)
 * John Hicks - piano (track 5)
 * Amina Claudine Myers - organ (track 7)
 * Fred Hopkins - bass (track 5)
 * Bobby Battle (tracks 1-4), Steve McCall (track 5) - drums