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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