On July 30, 2002, “Savant” label released “Focus”, the 21^st Arthur Blythe album. It was recorded in April 2002, at “Tedesco Studio” in Paramus, New Jersey, and was produced by Cecil Brooks III.

Personnel:

• Arthur Blythe – alto saxophone
• Gust William Tsilis – marimba
• Bob Stewart – tuba
• Cecil Brooks III – drums

Track listing:

 All tracks by Arthur Blythe except where noted.

1. Opus
2. Children’s Song aka That Old Man – Thelonious Monk
3. C.C. Rider – traditional
4. Once Again
5. My Son Ra
6. Hip Toe
7. Night Song
8. Bubbles
9. Stuffy Turkey – Thelonious Monk
10. Night Creeper
11. In a Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills
12. Focus