Montreux Suisse Explained

Montreux Suisse
Type:Live album
Artist:Air
Cover:Montreux Suisse.jpg
Released:1978
Recorded:July 22, 1978
Genre:Jazz
Length:39:09
Label:Arista Novus
Producer:Michael Cuscuna
Chronology:Air
Prev Title:Open Air Suit
Prev Year:1978
Next Title:Air Lore
Next Year:1979

Montreux Suisse is a live album by the improvisational collective Air featuring Henry Threadgill, Steve McCall and Fred Hopkins. It was recorded at the 1978 Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.[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]

Track listing

All compositions by Henry Threadgill except as indicated

  1. "Let's All Go Down to the Footwash" - 11:12
  2. "Abra" - 12:50
  3. "Suisse Air" (Henry Threadgill, Fred Hopkins, Steve McCall) - 15:07

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Backstrom, L. & Lopez, R. Henry Threadgill discography accessed February 11, 2010
  2. Yanow, S. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r134345|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed February 11, 2010.