Open Air Meeting

• Artist: Muhal Richard Abrams/Richard & Marty Ehrlich
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• Release Date: August 11, 1996
• Total Time: 57:53
• Genre: Jazz

Review

This interesting set of duets features veteran avant-garde pianist Muhal Richard Abrams and Marty Ehrlich, who doubles on alto sax and clarinet. Together they perform two songs by Abrams, three from Ehrlich, and a five-minute freely improvised "Blues to You." The music is as unpredictable as one would expect, hinting now and then at the past but mostly being quite explorative. The two musicians listen closely to each other and react quickly to any ideas that the other might have. Abrams' strong technique and knowledge of other styles and Ehrlich's versatile playing prove to be a stimulating match. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Marching With Honor	Muhal Richard Abrams	Marty Ehrlich, Muhal Richard Abrams	(10:55)
Dark Sestina	Marty Ehrlich	Marty Ehrlich, Muhal Richard Abrams	(8:31)
Crossbeams	Muhal Richard Abrams	Marty Ehrlich, Muhal Richard Abrams	(7:34)
The Price of the Ticket	Marty Ehrlich	Marty Ehrlich, Muhal Richard Abrams	(13:54)
Bright Canto	Marty Ehrlich	Marty Ehrlich, Muhal Richard Abrams	(12:04)
Blues to You	Marty Ehrlich, Muhal Richard Abrams	Marty Ehrlich, Muhal Richard Abrams	(4:55)

Credits

Marty Ehrlich (Clarinet), Marty Ehrlich (Sax (Alto)), Marty Ehrlich (Producer), Marty Ehrlich (Performer), Oliver Jackson (Art Direction), Muhal Richard Abrams (Piano), Muhal Richard Abrams (Producer), Muhal Richard Abrams (Main Performer), Paul Zinman (Mastering), Bob Defrin (Cover Design)