In the Tradition is jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe's first album for the Columbia label recorded in New York City in 1978.[1]

In the Tradition
Studio album by Arthur Blythe
Released	1979
Recorded	October 1978
Genre	Jazz
Label	Columbia
Arthur Blythe chronology
Bush Baby (1977) In the Tradition (1979) Lenox Avenue Breakdown (1979)

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The instrumentation of his quartet is conventional but the musicianship is exceptionally high".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Arthur Blythe except as indicated

1. "Jitterbug Waltz" (Fats Waller) - 4:34
2. "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington) - 7:45
3. "Break Tune" - 3:03
4. "Caravan" (Juan Tizol) - 5:22
5. "Hip Dripper" - 4:35
6. "Naima" (John Coltrane) - 6:44

• Recorded at the Brook in New York City on February 26, 1977.

Personnel

• Arthur Blythe - alto saxophone
• Stanley Cowell - piano
• Fred Hopkins - bass
• Steve McCall - drums

References