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Solo (Pisa) 1982

Anthony Braxton · 2007

55 min · 11 tracks · jazz · opera

A labyrinth of avant-garde jazz interwoven with complex compositions and spontaneous improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with intricate details
  • immersive exploration of soundscapes
  • thoughtful engagement with improvisation
  • late-night reflective listening experience
  • labyrinthine structures inviting discovery

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer straightforward song formats

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'Solo (Pisa) 1982' came during a time when Anthony Braxton was exploring solo performance and reinterpreting his extensive catalog. This album reflects his evolution as an artist, showcasing works originally conceived in the early 1980s while contributing to his ongoing dialogue about music's structure and spontaneity.
Stylistic neighbors
Ornette Coleman· Sun Ra· Henry Threadgill

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Composition 26c 4:45
  • 2 Composition 106c 4:25
  • 3 Composition 106n 3:41
  • 4 Composition 26g +99g 4:20
  • 5 Composition 118a 4:22
  • 6 Alone Together 5:17
  • 7 Composition 77e 4:16
  • 8 'Round 'Bout Midnight 4:45
  • 9 Composition 119j 4:12
  • 10 You Go To My Head 3:49
  • 11 Giant Steps 11:11

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