New Air-Live At Montreal Int'l Jazz Festival Review

07/13/2005 5:09 AM, AMG


New drummer Pheeroan Ak Laff brought a fresh approach and crackling edge to the trio Air on this 1983 live date, done at the Montreaux Festival. Hopkins didn't mesh as smoothly with Ak Laff on this date, although they found a comfortable meeting place by mid-album. Henry Threadgill, as always, was a compelling soloist, especially on alto sax. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide