American Jazzscapes of the Middle East - Artists
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Instruments: saxophone
1940
Morto: 2017
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Song Title: Lower Nile

Artist: Arthur Blythe

Year Released: 1977
Wikipedia Summary: Arthur Blythe was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer. Known for his distinctive tone and innovative approach, Blythe straddled the line between avant-garde and traditional jazz. While not directly associated with Middle Eastern music, his exploratory nature and interest in diverse musical influences occasionally led him to incorporate elements that could be seen as having connections to Middle Eastern sounds. His work often featured unusual instrumentation, including the use of tuba, which sometimes evoked sounds reminiscent of Middle Eastern brass instruments. Blythe's compositions, while rooted in jazz, often explored modal structures and rhythmic patterns that shared some similarities with Middle Eastern music, though this was not a primary focus of his work.
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