Six Compositions: Quartet
Anthony Braxton · 1982
41 min · 6 tracks · jazz · opera
A complex interplay of avant-garde jazz textures and interwoven melodic lines that challenge traditional forms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression of ideas
- complex textures to explore
- thoughtful listening in sequence
- immersive engagement with compositions
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1982, 'Six Compositions: Quartet' is Anthony Braxton's first major project after his acclaimed album 'For Alto' from 1969. At this point in his career, Braxton was solidifying his reputation as a key figure in avant-garde jazz, exploring the boundaries of composition and improvisation. This album reflects his ongoing evolution as an artist committed to pushing musical conventions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Sun Ra· Henry Threadgill
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Composition No. 40B 7:09
- 2 Composition No. 69N 7:52
- 3 Composition No. 34 6:17
- 4 Composition No. 40A 9:04
- 5 Composition No. 40G 5:00
- 6 Composition No. 52 6:11
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