The Open Air Meeting Explained

The Open Air Meeting
Type:	Live album
Artist:	Muhal Richard Abrams
Cover:	The Open Air Meeting.jpg
Released:	1997
Recorded:	August 11, 1996
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	57:53
Label:	New World
Producer:	Muhal Richard Abrams
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The Open Air Meeting is a live album by Muhal Richard Abrams and Marty Ehrlich which was released on the New World label in 1997 and features duet performances by Abrams and Erlich recorded in August 1996 at the Brooklyn Museum.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "The two musicians listen closely to each other and react quickly to any ideas that the other might have. Abrams' strong technique and knowledge of other styles and Ehrlich's versatile playing prove to be a stimulating match".^[1]

Track listing

1. "Marching With Honor" (Muhal Richard Abrams) - 10:55
2. "Dark Sestina" (Marty Ehrlich) - 8:31
3. "Crossbeams" (Abrams) - 7:34
4. "The Price of the Ticket" (Ehrlich) - 13:54
5. "Bright Canto" (Ehrlich) - 12:04
6. "Blues to You" (Abrams, Ehrlich) - 4:55

• Recorded live as part of the concert series "Summer Jazz at The Brooklyn Museum: Double Exposure," August 11, 1996.

Personnel

• Muhal Richard Abrams

piano

• Marty Ehrlich

alto saxophone, clarinet

Notes and References

1. Yanow, S. [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r258461|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed March 31, 2009