Metamorphosis is a live album by jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe, recorded at the Brook, New York City, in 1977 and released in 1979 on the India Navigation label. The album was released on CD as a compilation with The Grip, which was recorded at the same concert.
Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated that the album "features the distinctive altoist Arthur Blythe fairly early in his career".Yanow, S. [ AllMusic Review] accessed May 4, 2010
Track listing All compositions by Arthur Blythe "Duet for Two" - 17:51 "Metamorphosis" - 8:00 "Shadows" - 7:40 Recorded at the Brook in New York City on February 26, 1977.
Personnel Arthur Blythe – alto saxophone Abdul Wadud – cello Ahmed Abdullah – trumpet (tracks 2 & 3) Bob Stewart – tuba (tracks 2 & 3) Steve Reid – drums (tracks 2 & 3) Muhamad Abdullah – percussion (tracks 2 & 3)
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