Air Mail

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Total Tracks: 3   Total Length: 35:45

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brilliant

jeffersonh

Probably the best album by air. I suggest you start here.

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new sounds

ChessedGvurahTiferet

Really good. A different sound, particularly of the concept of a trio, although somewhat reminiscent of Joe Henderson at the Village Vanguard. The bass playing particularly; although perhaps a cleaner version of Mingus in a way, the setting is so different that the effect opens up the ears. I heard a lot about these guys in the eighties and now I see why.

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The Chicago trio Air was at a high point on this 1980 date, thanks in part to remarkable percussive foundations provided by the late Steve McCall and his interaction with bassist Fred Hopkins, plus the amazing solos and versatility of nominal leader Henry Threadgill. Besides alto and tenor sax, flute, and bass flute, Threadgill plays his own unique instrument called the hubkaphone and makes it just as memorable a weapon as the other horns. – Ron Wynn