Donna Lee
Anthony Braxton · 1972
43 min · 5 tracks · jazz · opera
A vibrant blend of avant-garde jazz and intricate compositions, pushing the boundaries of improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with resolution
- wave-like pacing inviting immersion
- intricate improvisation for deep listeners
- patient unfolding of complex ideas
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward, catchy melodies
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1972, 'Donna Lee' was Anthony Braxton's debut studio album, marking his entry into the jazz scene after a prolific period of performing and composing. At this time, Braxton was establishing himself as a key figure in avant-garde jazz, following his studies at the Chicago School of Music and his collaborations with notable artists like Cecil Taylor.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Sun Ra· Henry Threadgill
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Donna Lee 9:14
- 2 H-204 3=He/G (Composition 23L) 12:03
- 3 You Go to My Head (Part 1) 6:21
- 4 You Go to My Head (Part 2) 10:18
- 5 60666 C -66M (Composition 23K) 5:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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