Arthur Blythe "Celebration of Life Memorial" at The World Stage

Organized by Dwight Trible, The 'new' World STAGE Music Director

Musicians are invited to jam one for the recently departed sax great.

San Diego’s Arthur Blythe had his own hard-edged yet bluesy alto-sax sound. His modern, rhythmically invigorating compositions didn’t sound like anyone else’s. And he could interpret Monk without sounding wimpy or wrong. That’s three major signs of a true original, and only a handful of musicians can achieve even one. With Horace Tapscott, the World Saxophone Quartet and the Leaders, as well as on his own, Blythe stood at the forefront of (J)azz beginning in the ‘70s, but Illness kept him from the wider recognition he deserved. If you witnessed the tribute at Angel City Jazz Fest in 2014, though, you felt the real love he inspired in a core of musicians and fans. Rest in peace, Black Arthur. - Greg Burk & Friends, MetalJazz.com...

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Organized by Dwight Trible, The 'new' World STAGE Music Director

Musicians are invited to jam one for the recently departed sax great.

San Diego’s Arthur Blythe had his own hard-edged yet bluesy alto-sax sound. His modern, rhythmically invigorating compositions didn’t sound like anyone else’s. And he could interpret Monk without sounding wimpy or wrong. That’s three major signs of a true original, and only a handful of musicians can achieve even one. With Horace Tapscott, the World Saxophone Quartet and the Leaders, as well as on his own, Blythe stood at the forefront of (J)azz beginning in the ‘70s, but Illness kept him from the wider recognition he deserved. If you witnessed the tribute at Angel City Jazz Fest in 2014, though, you felt the real love he inspired in a core of musicians and fans. Rest in peace, Black Arthur. - Greg Burk & Friends, MetalJazz.com

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