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Jazz · 1993 · 9 tracks

Air

Soulful 1971 jazz-rock fusion defined by Googie Coppola's powerhouse vocals and pastoral piano arrangements. Warm, organic, and deeply human.

March 29, 1993 · Silent State Recordings

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The 1971 self-titled debut from Air is a masterclass in organic fusion. It doesn't feel like the clinical jazz-fusion that would dominate the later decade; instead, it feels like a sun-drenched afternoon in a Woodstock studio. The interplay between Googie Coppola’s piano and the rhythm section creates a foundation that is both sturdy and incredibly fluid, bridging the gap between sophisticated jazz and accessible pop.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
Wind
7:53
02
1st Impression
4:35
03
Breeze
0:39
04
Je suis triste et seul ici
7:35
05
Spiritual Invocation
3:12
06
Arc
11:41
07
Mystical Appearance
2:55
08
Chaque ligne de ta peau fut aimée
9:30
09
Lost in Passion
12:04
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the sparse piano intro to the full-band soul explosion on 'Realize'.
The intricate, interlocking bass and drum interplay during the bridge of 'Sister Child'.
Googie Coppola's soaring, gospel-inflected vocal runs on the closing track 'Man Is Free'.
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