Elaborations is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe, released in 1982.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "This post bop music (which falls between advanced hard bop and the avant-garde) is well worth several listens".Yanow, S. [ AllMusic Review] accessed July 19, 2010 In The Boston Phoenix, Bob Blumenthal focused on cellist Abdul Wadud's playing ("his bowing is clear and mobile as a violinist's, his lines are sweeping and rhapsodic"), but also noted that "there are other rewards as well on Elaborations: Stewart's barrel-chested blowing, Bell's growing assertiveness, Blythe’s invigorating swing".
Track listing All compositions by Arthur Blythe except as indicated "Elaborations" - 7:23 "Metamorphosis" - 6:18 "Sister Daisy" - 7:17 "One Mint Julep" (Rudolph Toombs) - 4:54 "Shadows" - 4:25 "Lower Nile" - 10:37 Recorded at CBS Recording Studios, New York
Personnel Arthur Blythe – alto saxophone Abdul Wadud – cello Kelvyn Bell – guitar Bob Stewart – tuba Bobby Battle – drums Wilbur Morris – bass (track 3) Muhammad Abdullah – congas (track 6)
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