Alto saxophonist Arthur Blythe first made a name for himself in his native Los Angeles in pianist/composer Horace Tapscott’s band. He later made his way to New York as a member of Chico Hamilton’s quintet. We first met when I produced Chico’s Blue Note album “The Players.”
„I was struck by his sweet vibrant tone and his lyrical style. He’s a wonderful, sweet human being as well. Now he’s been struck with Parkinson Disease which effectively ends his playing career.“
Oliver Lake has organized and all-star tribute benefit on November 22 at the Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn. Here’s information provided by Oliver Lake on the benefit; more information is on Oliver Lake’s Facebook page.
WHAT: Benefit Tribute To The Great Arthur Blythe
WHEN: Friday, November 22, 2013 @ 8:00pm
WHERE: Shapeshifter Lab, 18 Whitwell Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215
There is a $15.00 admission fee at Shapeshifter Lab. All proceeds will go to Arthur Blythe to help defray the cost of his medical expenses. Blythe, 73, thanks everyone for their love and support.
