Montreux Suisse
| Montreux Suisse | ||||
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| Live album by Air | ||||
| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | July 22, 1978 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:09 | |||
| Label | Arista Novus | |||
| Producer | Michael Cuscuna | |||
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Montreux Suisse is a live album by the improvisational collective Air featuring Henry Threadgill, Steve McCall, and Fred Hopkins recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival, in Switzerland in 1978.[1] It has never been reissued on Compact Disc by itself, but it was included in the 8CD "Complete Novus and Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill and Air" set on Mosaic Records.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars stating "Air's music frequently takes several listens to appreciate, and that is true of this passionate yet thoughtful outing".[2]
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Track listing
- All compositions by Henry Threadgill except as indicated
- "Let's All Go Down to the Footwash" - 11:12
- "Abra" - 12:50
- "Suisse Air" (Henry Threadgill, Fred Hopkins, Steve McCall) - 15:07
- Recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 22, 1978
Personnel
- Henry Threadgill - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, hubkaphone
- Fred Hopkins - bass
- Steve McCall - drums, percussion
References
- ↑ Backstrom, L. & Lopez, R. Henry Threadgill discography accessed February 11, 2010
- 1 2 Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed February 11, 2010.
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