Da-Da | ||||
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Released | 1986 | |||
Label | Columbia[1] | |||
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Da-Da is an album by the American saxophonist Arthur Blythe, released in 1986.[2][3] Its title came from Blythe's son.[4]
The album was coproduced by Bruce Purse.[5] Blythe made heavy use of synthesizers on the album.[6] He considered some of the songs a return to the dance and blues styles of his youth.[7] Olu Dara played cornet.[8] John Hicks played piano.[4]
"After Paris" is a cover of the Roland Hanna song; "Crescent" is a cover of the John Coltrane song.[9][10]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [11] |
Robert Christgau | B[12] |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [13] |
Robert Christgau wrote that "Blythe is a major musician and except for one piece of dinky funk this passes pleasantly enough, but its conceptual confusion epitomizes jazz's commercial impasse."[12] The Ottawa Citizen stated that Blythe "can range freely from boppish lines through to free form and funk, with intermediate stops to sample the ideas of John Coltrane, Mid-East tonalities, gospel roots and latin rhythms."[9]
The Sun-Sentinel deemed Da-Da "a multifaceted and perfectly balanced recording steeped in the essence of jazz."[8] The Omaha World-Herald concluded that "Dara's contributions show that he continues to be a promising talent deserving of his own leadership date."[14]
AllMusic wrote that "'Splain Thang', with its electronic rhythms, is a bit commercial but Bob Stewart's crazy electric tuba solo holds one's interest."[11]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Odessa" | |
2. | "Splain Thang" | |
3. | "Esquinas (Corners)" | |
4. | "Crescent" | |
5. | "Break Tune" | |
6. | "After Paris" |