Album US 1979 on Arista Novus label
Jazz (Free Improvisation, Avant-garde Jazz, Ragtime)
Recorded on May 11 and 12 1979 at C.I. Studios, New York City ℗ & © 1979 Arista Records, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Air dedicates this album to the memory of Eddie Jefferson, a wonderful man and musician whose support and friendship of contemporary musicians was deeply and warmly felt. Special thanks to Gary Bannister of Seattle, Washington for the use of his extensive record library and his superb hospitality. Shoes: Vigevan, New York Styling: Hui Wang Location courtesy of Harold Bing
Air , 1971-1986 US album by | |
Fred Hopkins b, 1947-1999 US bass | |
Steve McCall perc, dr, 1933-1989 US drums, percussion | |
Henry Threadgill fl, as, *1944 US tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute |
Katrinka Blickle art direction |
David Baker engineer, recording and remix engineer |
Steve Backer management, series director |
Bill Kipper mastered by |
Mario Astorga photography by |
Michael Cuscuna producer, sleeve notes |
Scott Joplin |
Jelly Roll Morton |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration | |
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1 | The Ragtime Dance | Air | Scott Joplin | 9:20 | |
2 | Buddy Bolden's Blues | Air | Jelly Roll Morton | 9:30 | |
3 | King Porter Stomp | Air | Jelly Roll Morton | 3:52 | |
4 | Paille Street | Air | 2:20 | ||
5 | Weeping Willow Rag | Air | Scott Joplin | 11:31 |
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