Solo (Skopje) 1995
Anthony Braxton · 1997
71 min · 8 tracks · jazz · opera
A meditative exploration of free jazz, merging intricate compositions with improvisational depth and emotional resonance.
Why this album works
- Best for
- meditative exploration of sound dynamic improvisational depth wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- By the time 'Solo (Skopje) 1995' was released in 1997, Anthony Braxton had already established himself as an avant-garde figure in jazz. This album followed a prolific period during the 1990s when he was expanding his repertoire through various formats, including solo performances, and building on the legacy of his groundbreaking works from the 1970s.
- If you like
- jazz, opera
Solo (Skopje) 1995 is an album by Anthony Braxton, released in 1997. A meditative exploration of free jazz, merging intricate compositions with improvisational depth and emotional resonance. This album is notable for its deep improvisational structures and complex compositions, showcasing Braxton's unique voice in contemporary jazz. The work received positive critical reception upon release, further solidifying Braxton's influence on the avant-garde scene and inspiring subsequent generations of musicians exploring similar boundaries. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Solo (Skopje) 1995 sound like?
A meditative exploration of free jazz, merging intricate compositions with improvisational depth and emotional resonance. Rooted in jazz and opera.
What makes Solo (Skopje) 1995 by Anthony Braxton notable?
This album is notable for its deep improvisational structures and complex compositions, showcasing Braxton's unique voice in contemporary jazz. The work received positive critical reception upon release, further solidifying Braxton's influence on the avant-garde scene and inspiring subsequent generations of musicians exploring similar boundaries. By the time 'Solo (Skopje) 1995' was released in 1997, Anthony Braxton had already established himself as an avant-garde figure in jazz. This album followed a prolific period during the 1990s when he was expanding his repertoire through various formats, including solo performances, and building on the legacy of his groundbreaking works from the 1970s.
Who is Solo (Skopje) 1995 for?
Solo (Skopje) 1995 works well if you're into meditative exploration of sound, dynamic improvisational depth and wave-like pacing and flow.
How many songs are on Solo (Skopje) 1995?
Solo (Skopje) 1995 has 8 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Composition No. 191a Standout 16:56
- 2 Composition No. 191b 8:53
- 3 Composition No. 191c 6:39
Disc 2
- 1 Easy Living Standout 10:12
- 2 Composition No. 191d Standout 8:47
- 3 Composition No. 191e 6:00
- 4 Composition No. 191f 9:22
- 5 East of the Sun and West of the Moon 5:03
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