Of the Air

by Pyeng Threadgill

Overview

A consistently intriguing vocalist, Pyeng Threadgill is as much a folksinger as a jazz improviser. Influenced and inspired by Abbey Lincoln and to a lesser extent Sheila Jordan, Threadgill sings lyrics that she believes in, has no difficulty with complex melodies, and even contributes lyrics to Fats Waller's "Jitterbug Waltz," scatting well on "Ambrosia." While she is accompanied by strong improvisers, the focus throughout is on the singer, whose haunting voice and unusual phrasing makes her memorable while not fitting snugly into any specific musical genre. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/2005
Label:	Random Chance
UPC:	0806013002624
Rank:	215692

Tracks

1. Wishing Well
2. It's Late
3. Before Day
4. Inner Lining
5. Caterpillar Crossing
6. Close to Me
7. Power Trip
8. It's a Dream
9. Ambrosia
10. Jitterbug Waltz

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Pyeng Threadgill   Primary Artist,Lead,Vocals
Jason Lewis   Marimba
Ryan Scott   Guitar (Electric),Guitar (Acoustic)
Myra Melford   Guest Artist,Harmonium
Shelley Doty   Guitar (Electric),Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals (Background)
Dana Leong   Cello
Dimitri Moderbacher   Clarinet,Saxophone
Lisa Mezzacappa   Bass (Acoustic)
Ward Spangler   Castanets
Jason Levis   Marimba

Technical Credits

Myles Boisen   Audio Engineer,Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Mastering
Abbey Lincoln   Composer
Rick Congress   Executive Producer
Pyeng Threadgill   Arranger,Composer,Producer
C. Green   Composer
Dimitri Moderbacher   Arranger
Lisa Mezzacappa   Arranger
Shelley Doty   Arranger
Fats Waller   Composer