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Montreux Suisse is a live album by the improvisational collective Air featuring Henry Threadgill, Steve McCall and Fred Hopkins recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival, in Switzerland in 1978.[1] It has never been reissued on Compact Disc by itself, but it was included in the 8CD Complete Novus and Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill and Air set on Mosaic Records.

Montreux Suisse
Live album by Air
Released	1978
Recorded	July 22, 1978
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:09
Label	Arista Novus
Producer	Michael Cuscuna
Air chronology
Open Air Suit (1978) Montreux Suisse (1978) Air Lore (1979)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating, "Air's music frequently takes several listens to appreciate, and that is true of this passionate yet thoughtful outing".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Henry Threadgill except as indicated

1. "Let's All Go Down to the Footwash" - 11:12
2. "Abra" - 12:50
3. "Suisse Air" (Henry Threadgill, Fred Hopkins, Steve McCall) - 15:07

• Recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 22, 1978

Personnel

• Henry Threadgill - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, hubkaphone
• Fred Hopkins - bass
• Steve McCall - drums, percussion

References

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