Montreux Suisse

Montreux Suisse
Live album by Air
Released	1978
Recorded	July 22, 1978
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:09
Label	Arista Novus
Producer	Michael Cuscuna
Air chronology
Open Air Suit (1978) Montreux Suisse (1978) Air Lore (1979)

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]

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
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[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

• 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

1. ^ Backstrom, L. & Lopez, R. Henry Threadgill discography accessed February 11, 2010
2. ^ ^{a b} Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed February 11, 2010.