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Air (free Jazz Trio)
Air was a free jazz trio founded by saxophone player Henry Threadgill, double bassist Fred Hopkins, and drummer Steve McCall in 1971. Career Threadgill was asked by Columbia College in Chicago to arrange a number of Scott Joplin songs. Joplin was so strongly associated with piano that the musicians enjoyed the challenge of performing his trademark songs without piano. They opted to play them as rags and as a basis for jazz improvization. The album '' Air Lore'' contains improvizations over songs by Scott Joplin as well as selections by Jelly Roll Morton. Air broke up and reformed several times, and after McCall's death, Andrew Cyrille Andrew Charles Cyrille (born November 10, 1939) is an American avant-garde jazz drummer. Throughout his career, he has performed both as a leader and a sideman in the bands of Walt Dickerson and Cecil Taylor, among others. AllMusic biographer ... performed as part of the trio. They released two albums with drummer Pheeroan Aklaff as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jazz
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its roots are in blues, ragtime, European harmony, African rhythmic rituals, spirituals, hymns, marches, vaudeville song, and dance music. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major form of musical expression in traditional and popular music. Jazz is characterized by swing and blue notes, complex chords, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation. As jazz spread around the world, it drew on national, regional, and local musical cultures, which gave rise to different styles. New Orleans jazz began in the early 1910s, combining earlier brass band marches, French quadrilles, biguine, ragtime and blues with collective polyphonic improvisation. However, jazz did not begin as a single musical tradition in New Orleans or elsewhere. In the 1930s, arranged dance-oriented swing big bands, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Air Song
''Air Song'' is the debut album by the improvisational collective Air featuring Henry Threadgill, Steve McCall, and Fred Hopkins performing four of Threadgill's compositions.Backstrom, L. & Lopez, RHenry Threadgill discographyaccessed February 10, 2010 The album was originally released on the Japanese Why Not label in 1975 and later released in the U.S. on India Navigation in 1982. Reception ''The Penguin Guide to Jazz'' selected this album as part of its suggested Core Collection, stating: "''Air Song'' was the first release and still stands up well, four longish compositions by Threadgill whose quirky deployment of minimal themes and areas of activity gave the trio plenty to work with". The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek commented: "The interplay between the three members is almost always inventive, engaging, and full of warmth and humor. There is little excessive indulgence to be found on these improvisations, and the degree of musicianship with these men is off the chart... A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Air Show No
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Live At Montreal International Jazz Festival
''Live at Montreal International Jazz Festival'' is a live album recorded for the Italian Black Saint label by the improvisational collective New Air featuring Henry Threadgill, Fred Hopkins and Pheeroan akLaff performing at the Montreal International Jazz Festival in 1983. The album was the first release to feature akLaff who replaced original Air drummer Steve McCall.Yanow, S. Pheeroan akLaff Biographyaccessed February 12, 2010 Reception The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album 2½ stars, stating, "Hopkins didn't mesh as smoothly with akLaff on this date, although they found a comfortable meeting place by mid-album. Henry Threadgill, as always, was a compelling soloist, especially on alto sax".Wynn, R. Allmusic Reviewaccessed February 11, 2010. Track listing :''All compositions by Henry Threadgill'' # "Sir Simpleton" - 11:02 # "Difda Dance" - 12:53 # "Roll On" - 4:56 # "Tragedy On a Thursday Afternoon" - 8:32 # "No. 1" - 9:09 :*Recorded live July, 1983, at Mon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antilles Records
Antilles Records was a record label founded as a division of Island Records. It began as a jazz label, recording Joanne Brackeen, Biréli Lagrène, and Phil Woods, though its catalogue did expand to include eclectic musicians like Brian Eno and Robert Fripp. It was the first to introduce the Slits and Nick Drake to American audiences. One of its founders was Jeff Walker, an employee at Island and the first A&R director for Antilles. In the 1990s, Antilles recorded Peter Apfelbaum, Johnny Griffin, Frank Morgan, Steve Turre, and Randy Weston. PolyGram bought Island, Seagram bought Polygram, and by the end of the decade Antilles stopped recording jazz. Discography *1001: Joanne Brackeen – '' Special Identity'' (1981) *1002: Biréli Lagrène – ''Routes to Django'' (1980) *1003: Heath Brothers – ''Brotherly Love'' (1981) *1004: Ben Sidran – ''Old Songs for the New Depression'' (1981) *1005: Anthony Braxton – '' Six Compositions: Quartet'' (1981) *1006: Phil W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
80° Below '82
''80° Below '82'' is an album by the improvisational collective Air featuring Henry Threadgill, Steve McCall and Fred Hopkins, recorded in 1982 for the Antilles label.Backstrom, L. & Lopez, RHenry Threadgill discographyaccessed February 11, 2010 Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This blues-oriented set is more accessible than many of Air's previous recordings without watering down the explorative nature of this always-interesting group".Yanow, S. AllMusic Reviewaccessed February 11, 2010. ''The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide'' said it "captures the telepathic agreement of Air's members in full glory". Track listing All compositions by Henry Threadgill except where noted. # "Chicago Breakdown" (Jelly Roll Morton) – 7:58 # "The Traveller" – 9:28 # "80° Below '82" – 8:02 # "Do Tell" – 9:50 Personnel *Henry Threadgill – alto saxophone *Fred Hopkins – bass *Steve McCall – trap drums A trap is a device used for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Air Mail (album)
''Air Mail'' is an album by the improvisational collective Air featuring Henry Threadgill, Steve McCall, and Fred Hopkins, recorded for the Italian Black Saint label. The album consists of three compositions dedicated to the photographer Bobbie Kingsley, Ronnie Boykins, and Cecil Taylor & Jimmy Lyons. Reception ''The Penguin Guide to Jazz'' selected this album as part of its suggested Core Collection. The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated: "The Chicago trio Air was at a high point on this 1980 date".Wynn, R. AllMusic Reviewaccessed February 11, 2010. Track listing # "B. K." (Steve McCall) – 8:55 # "R. B." (Fred Hopkins) – 8:19 # "C. T., J. L." (Henry Threadgill) – 18:27 #* Recorded at Right Track Studio, New York City on December 28, 1980 Personnel *Henry Threadgill – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, bass flute, hubkaphone *Fred Hopkins – bass *Steve McCall – drums The drum is a member of the percussion instrument, pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live Air
''Live Air'' is a live album by the improvisational collective Air featuring Henry Threadgill, Steve McCall, and Fred Hopkins recorded at Studio Rivbea, in New York and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, first released by Black Saint Records in 1980.Backstrom, L. & Lopez, RHenry Threadgill discographyaccessed February 10, 2010 Reception ''The Penguin Guide to Jazz'' selected this album as part of its suggested Core Collection. According to the Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick, "''Live Air'' is a must for any fan of this wonderful trio".Olewnick, B. Allmusic Reviewaccessed February 10, 2010. Track listing :''All compositions by Henry Threadgill'' # "Eulogy for Charles Clarke" - 10:37 # "Portrait of Leo Smith" - 8:06 # "Keep Right on Playing Thru the Mirror over the Water" - 15:30 # "Be Ever Out" - 5:40 :*Recorded at Studio Rivbea, New York on July 1, 1976 (tracks 1 & 2) and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan on October 28, 1977 (tracks 3 & 4) Personnel *Henry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nessa Records
Nessa Records is an American jazz record label founded in Chicago in 1967 by producer Chuck Nessa. After working at Delmark Records for a year, Nessa started the label at the urging of Roscoe Mitchell and Lester Bowie. The first album was released under Bowie's name because Mitchell was under contract to Delmark.Chuck Nessa interview at Delmark Records Since the mid 80's the label has been based in Whitehall, Michigan. Discography *n-1 Lester Bowie - ''Numbers 1 & 2'' (available in Art Ensemble Box – ncd-2500 and reissued complete as ncd-31/32) *n-2 Roscoe Mitchell - ''Congliptious'' (available in Art Ensemble Box – ncd-2500 and reissued co ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Air Time
Air time or airtime may refer to: *Air time (broadcasting), also spelled "airtime", available hours for broadcast or time purchased for broadcast *Air time (mobile phone), also spelled "airtime", top-up for mobile roaming services *Air time (rides), also spelled "airtime", negative g-force producing a sensation of weightlessness in amusement rides *Air time (parachuting), also spelled "airtime", time before the parachute opens in skydiving *Air time, also spelled "airtime", amount of radio airplay for a record in popular music * Air time, also spelled "airtime", the measurement of the portion of a flight that is off the ground in aviation. Entertainment * Airtime (band), 2007 project of Canadian guitarist Rik Emmett *'' Air Time'', 1978 jazz album by Air *'' Air Time: The Best of Glass Tiger'', album 1993 *Air Time '57, 1957 TV series *''Michael Jordan Air Time'', 1992 documentary TV film of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' 1991–92 season Business *Airtime (software), freew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montreux Suisse
''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.Backstrom, L. & Lopez, RHenry Threadgill discographyaccessed February 11, 2010 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".Yanow, S. Allmusic Reviewaccessed February 11, 2010. 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 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Open Air Suit
''Open Air Suit'' is an album by the improvisational collective Air, featuring Henry Threadgill, Steve McCall, and Fred Hopkins. It was recorded in New York in 1978 and contains four of Threadgill's compositions.Backstrom, L. & Lopez, RHenry Threadgill discographyaccessed February 11, 2010 It has not been reissued as an individual CD, but it was included in the 8-CD ''Complete Novus and Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill and Air'' issued by Mosaic Records. Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The music played by this talented trio is complex yet ultimately logical. The talented musicians seem to communicate instantly with each other and they consistently develop their music in the same direction on this stimulating set".Yanow, S. AllMusic Reviewaccessed February 11, 2010. Track listing :''All compositions by Henry Threadgill'' # "Card Two: The Jick or Mandrill's Cosmic Ass" - 7:25 # "Card Five: Open Air Suit" - 10:22 # "Card Four: Strait White Royal Flu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
