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Spirits in the Field, is a live album by saxophonist Arthur Blythe which was recorded at Bimhuis in Amsterdam in 1999 and released on the Savant label the following year.[1]

Spirits in the Field
Live album by Arthur Blythe
Released	February 15, 2000
Recorded	June 24, 1999
Venue	Bimhuis, Amsterdam
Genre	Jazz
Length	57:46
Label	Savant SCD 2024
Producer	Cecil Brooks III
Arthur Blythe chronology
Today's Blues (1997) Spirits in the Field (2000) Blythe Byte (2001)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[3]

In his review on Allmusic, Michael G. Nastos stated: "Blythe's husky, virile alto sax has never sounded better, and though the recording quality is a little thin, the music comes roaring through the speakers nonetheless. ... Blythe's sound and vision remain as fresh and vital as ever.".[2] In JazzTimes, Peter Margasak wrote: "this live recording puts the focus squarely on his music, finding it as strong, soulful and thrilling as ever".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Arthur Blythe except where noted

1. "One Mint Julip" (Rudy Toombs) – 6:33
2. "Miss Nancy" – 7:26
3. "Odessa" – 10:59
4. "Rambler" (Bob Stewart) – 9:29
5. "Spirits in the Field" – 3:24
6. "Lenox Avenue Breakdown" – 6:37
7. "Ah, George, We Hardly Knew Ya" (Don Pullen) – 7:23
8. "Break Tune" – 5:55

Personnel

• Arthur Blythe – alto saxophone
• Bob Stewart – tuba
• Cecil Brooks III – drums

References

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