Spiral Live at Montreux 1978 is a live album by Muhal Richard Abrams recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival and released on the Arista Novus label in 1978.

Spiral Live at Montreux 1978
Live album by Muhal Richard Abrams
Released	1978
Recorded	July 22, 1978
Genre	Jazz
Length	42:28
Label	Arista/Novus
Muhal Richard Abrams chronology
Lifea Blinec (1978) Spiral Live at Montreux 1978 (1978) Spihumonesty (1979)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Abrams' occasional use of devices from earlier styles (including a bit of dissonant stride and basslines à la Lennie Tristano) makes this music a bit more accessible than one might expect at times, but in general, this set is for listeners who enjoy hearing new approaches to musical freedom".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Muhal Richard Abrams

1. "B Song" - 13:50
2. "String Song" - 5:05
3. "Voice Song" - 23:33

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

Personnel

• Muhal Richard Abrams – piano

References