Blythe,Arthur 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.

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