Album · 1979

X-75, Volume 1

Released
13 January 1979
Label
Arista Novus
Catalogue no.
AN 3013
Tracklist
4 tracks
Length
43:20
Country
US

“X-75, Volume 1” is an album by Henry Threadgill, released in 1979 on Arista Novus. The original release has 4 tracks with a running time of 43:20. The line-up features Amina Claudine Myers (vocals), Douglas Ewart (bass clarinet, piccolo), Henry Threadgill (alto saxophone, bass flute), Joseph Jarman (soprano saxophone, flute) and Wallace McMillan (piccolo, alto flute).

Who played on X-75, Volume 1

  • Amina Claudine Myers vocals all tracks
  • Douglas Ewart bass clarinet, piccolo, flute all tracks
  • Henry Threadgill alto saxophone, bass flute, flute all tracks
  • Joseph Jarman soprano saxophone, flute all tracks
  • Wallace McMillan piccolo, alto flute, flute all tracks
  • Brian Smith bass, double bass on 3 tracks
  • Fred Hopkins double bass on 3 tracks
  • Leonard Smith double bass on 3 tracks
  • Rufus Reid double bass on 3 tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 Sir Simpleton — Henry Threadgill 6:26
  2. A2 Celebration — Henry Threadgill 13:28
  3. B1 Air Song — Henry Threadgill 10:22
  4. B2 Fe Fi Fo Fum — Henry Threadgill 13:04

Production

  • David Baker recording
  • Elvin Campbell mix
  • Michael Cuscuna producer

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on X-75, Volume 1?

The line-up of X-75, Volume 1 includes Amina Claudine Myers (vocals), Douglas Ewart (bass clarinet, piccolo), Henry Threadgill (alto saxophone, bass flute), Joseph Jarman (soprano saxophone, flute), Wallace McMillan (piccolo, alto flute), Brian Smith (bass, double bass), Fred Hopkins (double bass) and Leonard Smith (double bass).

Which label released X-75, Volume 1?

X-75, Volume 1 was released in 1979 on Arista Novus (AN 3013).

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