85 years old (Born on May 07, 1940)
Happy Birthday to the legendary Arthur Blythe—alto saxophone maestro and jazz innovator extraordinaire! Whether blowing minds with your soulful solos in the Gil Evans Orchestra or pushing boundaries alongside your fellow virtuosos in the World Saxophone Quartet, you've always hit just the right note. Your music swings harder than a caffeinated kangaroo!From post-bop brilliance to timeless improvisations, you’ve given us countless unforgettable moments that continue inspiring generations of jazz lovers. May this birthday be as smooth and vibrant as one of your iconic performances—and may life keep grooving along like an endless encore solo! Keep swinging strong, Arthur!