Quartet: Live at Moers Festival cover

Released 50 years ago

Quartet: Live at Moers Festival

Anthony Braxton · 1976

98 min · 7 tracks · jazz · opera

A boundary-pushing exploration of free jazz that melds intricate improvisation with avant-garde sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • immersive live performance experience
  • dynamic improvisation and exploration
  • long-form pieces demanding focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1976, Anthony Braxton was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in avant-garde jazz following his acclaimed album 'Creative Orchestra Music 1976'. 'Quartet: Live at Moers Festival' captures a pivotal live performance during this creative peak, showcasing his innovative approach to composition and improvisation alongside his talented ensemble.
Stylistic neighbors
Ornette Coleman· Sun Ra· Henry Threadgill

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 6-------77--(NJD)--T AR--36K 26:23
  • 2 489M 70-2--(THB) M 21:50
  • 3 84°--KELVIN–M 1:42

Disc 2

  • 1 84°--KELVIN–M 9:00
  • 2 BOR---N-K64 (60)--M 0 H S 18:15
  • 3 F64-- H488 10:08
  • 4 RBHM-F KNNK 10:59

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