Released 40 years ago
Five Compositions (Quartet) 1986
Anthony Braxton · 1986
43 min · 5 tracks · jazz · opera
A complex interplay of avant-garde textures and structured improvisation that challenges conventional jazz forms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual build to climax
- complex interplay of sounds
- focused listening for details
- structured improvisation exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer straightforward compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1986, Anthony Braxton was an established figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, having released numerous influential albums since his debut in the early 1970s. 'Five Compositions (Quartet) 1986' arrived during a period of prolific output for Braxton, showcasing his unique approach to composition and improvisation while further solidifying his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Sun Ra· Henry Threadgill
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Composition - No. 131 7:09
- 2 Composition - No. 88 (+ 108C) 5:55
- 3 Composition - No. 124 (+ 108D + 96) 9:07
- 4 Composition - No. 122 (+ 108 + 96) 9:32
- 5 Composition - No. 131 (+ 31 + 86 + 30) 11:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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