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In the Tradition
Studio album by Arthur Blythe
Released	1979
Recorded	October 1978
Genre	Jazz
Label	Columbia
Arthur Blythe chronology
Bush Baby (1977) In the Tradition (1979) Lenox Avenue Breakdown (1979)

In the Tradition is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe. His first album for the Columbia label, it was recorded in New York City in 1978.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide

The Globe and Mail wrote: "Everyone plays well in showcasing the leader's alto sax, so richly cheesy that it's almost an exaggeration of the instrument. But the leader himself doesn't bring anything particularly distinctive to this music."

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The instrumentation of his quartet is conventional but the musicianship is exceptionally high".

Track listing

All compositions by Arthur Blythe except as indicated

1. "Jitterbug Waltz" (Fats Waller) - 4:34
2. "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington) - 7:45
3. "Break Tune" - 3:03
4. "Caravan" (Juan Tizol) - 5:22
5. "Hip Dripper" - 4:35
6. "Naima" (John Coltrane) - 6:44

• Recorded at the Brook in New York City on February 26, 1977.

Personnel

• Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
• Stanley Cowell - piano
• Fred Hopkins - bass
• Steve McCall - drums

References

1. Palmer, Robert (30 Jan 1980). "Jazz: Blythe's Tradition". The New York Times. p. C19.
2. ^ Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed May 4, 2010
3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 27. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
4. Miller, Mark (12 Apr 1980). "In the Tradition Arthur Blythe". The Globe and Mail. p. F6.

• Arthur Blythe albums
• 1979 albums
• Columbia Records albums