King Porter Stomp (Air)

Air (Henry Threadgill) · 1979 · Air Lore, Arista Novus

Context

3:52 version of the Jelly Roll Morton theme by the trio, recorded May 11-12, 1979. Gary Giddins spoke of their most remarkable achievement.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Free jazz, AACM. Among the origins and influences of Free jazz: Tristano School, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's), Modal.

Cited in 1 radio episode

• Sep 15, 2026: KING PORTER STOMP - ON N'ARRÊTE PAS LE PROGRÈS (Anatomie d'un titre, TSF Jazz, in French)

By the same artist

• The Ragtime Dance (1979)
• Sir Simpleton (1979)
• Celebration (1979)
• Fe Fi Fo Fum (1979)
• Paille Street (1979)
• Subtraction (1978)

Sources

• EN: Air Lore

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