Air Show No. 1

• Artist: New Air
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1987 07
• Total Time: 41:30
• Type: Live, Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

The second and final Air recording after drummer/percussionist Pheeroan AkLaff took Steve McCall's place is a bit unusual, for vocalist Cassandra Wilson is heard on three of the six selections. She does an expert job of fitting into this complex music, giving a strong blues feeling to some of altoist Henry Threadgill's originals; bassist Fred Hopkins is also in top form on these unpredictable and dynamic performances. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Achtud el Buod (Children's Song)	Henry Threadgill	Air, Cassandra Wilson	(6:28)
Don't Drink That Corner My Life Is in the Bush	Cassandra Wilson, Henry Threadgill	Air, Cassandra Wilson	(9:13)
Air Show	Henry Threadgill	Air, Cassandra Wilson	(5:20)
Apricots on Their Wings	Henry Threadgill	Air, Cassandra Wilson	(6:03)
Salute to the Enema Bandit	Henry Threadgill	Air, Cassandra Wilson	(7:20)
Side Step	Henry Threadgill	Air, Cassandra Wilson	(7:06)

Credits

Air (Main Performer), Cassandra Wilson (Vocals), Cassandra Wilson (Performer), Fred Hopkins (Bass), Pheeroan akLaff (Percussion), Giancarlo Barigozzi (Engineer), Giovanni Bonandrini (Producer), Gennaro Carone (Mastering), Nat Hentoff (Liner Notes), Henry Threadgill (Banjo), Henry Threadgill (Flute), Henry Threadgill (Sax (Alto)), Henry Threadgill (Sax (Tenor)), Henry Threadgill (Multi Instruments), Giuliano Crivelli (Cover Art)