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Arthur Blythe
Arthur Murray Blythe was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer. He was described by critic Chris Kelsey as displaying "one of the most easily recognizable alto sax sounds in jazz, big and round, with a fast, wide vibrato and an aggressive, precise manner of phrasing" and furthermore as straddling the avant garde and traditionalist jazz, often with bands featuring unusual instrumentation.
Birth nameArthur Murray Blythe
Also known asBlack Arthur
BornJul 5, 1940, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedMar 27, 2017, Lancaster, California, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader, composer
InstrumentsAlto saxophone
Years active1969–2017
LabelsColumbia, Enja, Savant Records

About Arthur Blythe

Saxophonist Arthur Blythe was born in California, United States on May 7, 1940. He dies at the age of 76, on March 27, 2017.

Alto saxophonist known for his work with the Pianist Gil Evans Orchestra and the World Saxophone Quartet in the post-bop style of jazz.

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Arthur Blythe before becoming famous

Arthur Blythe was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1940 is also the year of Dragon (龍) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He began playing R&B saxophone when he was nine years old and continued until he discovered jazz as a teenager.

Achievement of Arthur Blythe

The Grip and Metamorphosis, two of his CDs, offer extremely technical free jazz.

Arthur Blythe's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His career and passion in music were affected by his family's move to San Diego when he was a child.

Arthur Blythe on Social Media

Arthur Blythe Collabed with

He rose to prominence after appearing on the album Special Edition with Jack DeJohnette.

Arthur Blythe Income & Net worth

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Arthur Blythe Height and Weight

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Latest information about Arthur Blythe updated on March 16 2023.