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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with surprises immersive live performance experience dynamic improvisation and exploration
- 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.
- If you like
- jazz, opera
Quartet: Live at Moers Festival is an album by Anthony Braxton, released in 1976. A boundary-pushing exploration of free jazz that melds intricate improvisation with avant-garde sensibilities. This album is significant for its role in advancing the free jazz movement, demonstrating Braxton's influence on contemporary jazz musicians. The performance at the Moers Festival has been recognized for its experimental nature and has contributed to Braxton's legacy as an artist who challenged traditional jazz forms. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Quartet: Live at Moers Festival sound like?
A boundary-pushing exploration of free jazz that melds intricate improvisation with avant-garde sensibilities. Rooted in jazz and opera.
What makes Quartet: Live at Moers Festival by Anthony Braxton notable?
This album is significant for its role in advancing the free jazz movement, demonstrating Braxton's influence on contemporary jazz musicians. The performance at the Moers Festival has been recognized for its experimental nature and has contributed to Braxton's legacy as an artist who challenged traditional jazz forms. 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.
Who is Quartet: Live at Moers Festival for?
Quartet: Live at Moers Festival works well if you're into wave-like pacing with surprises, immersive live performance experience and dynamic improvisation and exploration.
How many songs are on Quartet: Live at Moers Festival?
Quartet: Live at Moers Festival has 7 tracks, running approximately 98 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 6-------77--(NJD)--T AR--36K Standout 26:23
- 2 489M 70-2--(THB) M Standout 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 Standout 18:15
- 3 F64-- H488 10:08
- 4 RBHM-F KNNK 10:59
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