Blythe, Arthur -quartet-
Rivbea Live! Series, Volume 2
This is a captivating second volume of the Arthur Blythe Quartet called 'Rivbea Live! Series, Volume 2.' It features alto saxophonist Arthur Blythe in a rare 1976 performance recorded live at Sam Rivers' Studio Rivbea in New York City. This vibrant recording features Blythe's powerful alto lines, supported by an energetic ensemble of Juini Booth on bass, Muhammad Abdullah on conga, and Steve Reid on drums. Known for its role in the 1970s New York loft jazz scene, Studio Rivbea was a space for adventurous, boundary-pushing jazz - an atmosphere fully embodied in this set.Remastered by Arunas Zujus at MAMAstudio, this release brings a fresh clarity to the session, allowing each instrument's distinct texture to shine. Blythe's rich, expressive tone combines with the rhythmic interplay from Booth, Abdullah, and Reid, making Rivbea Live! Volume 2 a wonderful addition for experimental jazz lovers and collectors of live jazz history.