Arthur Blythe - In The Tradition/Lennox Avenue Breakdown/Illusions/Blythe Spirit

Jazz alto saxophonist Blythe's first four albums for Columbia, dating from 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1981.Blythe had previously been a sidesman for Gil Evans, McCoy Tyner and Lester Bowie amongst others.Blythe has had a long and successful recording career, though in recent years he has been plagued by ill-health and now suffers from Parkinson's Disease.Digitally remastered and slipcased, with extensive new notes.