Open Aspects '82
Anthony Braxton · 1982
72 min · 9 tracks · jazz · opera
A complex tapestry of avant-garde jazz woven with intricate patterns and spontaneous improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- immersive long-form listening experience
- spontaneous moments of improvisation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, catchy tracks
- seek straightforward musical structure
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Open Aspects '82' was released, Anthony Braxton was already recognized for his innovative contributions to avant-garde jazz. This album followed his 1980 release 'Creative Orchestra Music 1976', showcasing his continued evolution as a composer and musician during a period when he was exploring new forms and structures in jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Sun Ra· Henry Threadgill
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 #3 12:40
- 2 #1.2 7:50
- 3 #2 13:45
- 4 #4 5:30
- 5 #5 10:20
- 6 #6.1 2:30
- 7 #6.2 2:35
- 8 #6.3 2:15
- 9 #1.1 15:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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