Blythe,Arthur In The Tradition /Lenox Avenue Breakdown/Illusions CD

Digitally remastered two CD set containing a quartet of albums from Jazz alto saxophonist Arthur Blythe: In The Tradition (1978), Lenox Avenue Breakdown (1979), Illusions (1980) and Blythe Spirit (1981). Blythe had previously been a sides man for Gil Evans, McCoy Tyner and Lester Bowie amongst other. Blythe has had a long and successful recording career, though in later years he has been plagued by ill-health and Parkinson's Disease.

1. Jitterbug Waltz 2. In a Sentimental Mood 3. Break Tune 4. Caravan 5. Hip Dripper 6. Naima 7. Down San Diego Way 8. Lenox Avenue Breakdown 9. Slidin' Through 10. Odessa 11. Bush Baby 12. Miss Nancy 13. Illusions 14. My Son Ra 15. Carespin' with Mamie 16. As of Yet 17. Contemplation 18. Faceless Woman 19. Reverence 20. Strike Up the Band 21. Misty 22. Spirits in the Field 23. Just a Closer Walk with Thee