Subtraction

Air (Henry Threadgill) · 1978 · Pièce de Threadgill, 13 min, trio Air

Context

Subtraction is a composition by Henry Threadgill on Air Time, recorded in Chicago in November 1977 for Nessa. The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide sees it as probably the best overview of the trio's range.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to AACM, Free jazz, Collectives and lofts (BAG, loft jazz). Among the origins and influences of AACM: Free jazz.

By the same artist

• G.v.E. (1978)
• Keep Right on Playing Thru the Mirror Over the Water (1978)
• The Ragtime Dance (1979)
• Sir Simpleton (1979)
• Celebration (1979)
• Fe Fi Fo Fum (1979)

Sources

• EN: Air Time

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