Fresh Aire III is the third album by the new-age musical group Mannheim Steamroller. It was originally released in 1979 on American Gramaphone. Each of the first four Fresh Aire albums is based on a season; Fresh Aire III's theme is summer. The opening track, Toccata, was played behind station IDs for OEPBS until 1986.

Fresh Aire III
Studio album by Mannheim Steamroller
Released	September 1, 1979
Recorded	1979
Genre	New-age, symphonic pop
Length	33:47
Label	American Gramaphone
Mannheim Steamroller chronology
Fresh Aire II (1977) Fresh Aire III (1979) Fresh Aire IV (1981)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Track listing

_{All tracks by Chip Davis}

1. "Toccata" – 4:36
2. "Small Wooden Bach'ses" – 2:41
3. "Amber" – 2:47
4. "Mere Image" – 6:51
5. "Morning" – 2:54
6. "Interlude 6" – 2:51
7. "The Cricket" – 2:44
8. "The Sky" – 5:01
9. "Midnight on a Full Moon" – 3:16

Personnel

• Jackson Berkey - piano, harpsichord, synthesizer, clavichord, Fender Rhodes, tack piano, toy piano
• Eric Hansen - bass
• Chip Davis - drums, recorders, toys, recording of a cricket on "The Cricket"
• Ron Cooley - guitars
• Ray Still, Bob Jenkins - oboe
• Dave Kappy - French horn
• Omaha Strings
• Kansas City Strings

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