Arthur Blythe - Blythe Byte (CD)

Blythe is one of those rare talents in jazz who has the uncanny ability to appeal to both mainstream & avant garde tastes simultaneously. His latest outing highlights those similarities while also exhibiting Blythe's totally unique sound & individual approach. Of course, there are some Coltrane tunes, some standards & a few originals too. Through it all, his playing remains emotionally direct & ably supported by the monster piano chops of John Hicks. Bassist Dwayne Dolphin & drummer Cecil Brooks III provide the rhythmic thrust.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Hardly
2. Besame Mucho
3. Blue Monk
4. Light Blue
5. And One
6. My Little Brown Book
7. Naima
8. Ruby My Dear
9. Blythe Byte
10. What a Friend We Have in Jesus