19
56 min · 19 tracks · jazz
A complex interplay of avant-garde jazz structures melded with improvisational elements and rich harmonic textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ballade Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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You Go to My Head — This track highlights Braxton's ability to reinterpret standards through an avant-garde lens, infusing familiar melodies with unexpected harmonic shifts and improvisational flair.
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African Violets — Demonstrating a blend of melodic beauty and rhythmic complexity, this piece encapsulates the essence of Braxton's compositional style while inviting listener engagement.
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Buzzlogic — With its concise structure and dynamic interplay, this track serves as a perfect example of Braxton's playful yet sophisticated approach to rhythm and melody.
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Triadic Spiral — This composition intricately weaves together multiple musical lines, showcasing Braxton's skill in layering textures and creating depth within minimalist frameworks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with resolution
- short tracks for quick engagement
- captivating improvisation moments
- wave-like pacing throughout
- thoughtful transitions between pieces
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a deliberate departure into complex avant-garde jazz structures.
- Themes
- avant-garde improvisation· melodic reinterpretation· complex rhythmic structures
- Career context
- Released in 1988, '19' is Anthony Braxton's follow-up to the acclaimed 'Creative Orchestra Music 1976'. At this point in his career, Braxton had established himself as a leading figure in avant-garde jazz, known for pushing the boundaries of musical form and composition. This album showcases his innovative approach to solo performance, featuring intricate pieces that reflect his ongoing exploration of sound and structure.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Sun Ra· Henry Threadgill
Tracklist
- 1 Ballade Start here 2:57
- 2 Relationship 3:25
- 3 Buzzlogic 2:46
- 4 African Violets 2:26
- 5 Whole 3:14
- 6 Intervallic 3:17
- 7 Long 2:25
- 8 Pointillistic 2:40
- 9 Triplet Diatonic 3:05
- 10 Kelvin 1:57
- 11 You Go to My Head 4:17
- 12 Med/Dance 1:47
- 13 Multiphonic 1:58
- 14 'Round 'Bout Midnight 2:44
- 15 Line 3:47
- 16 Quarter 2:56
- 17 Ballade Start here 2:17
- 18 Half Nelson 5:10
- 19 Triadic Spiral 3:04
If this landed
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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