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This Time...

Anthony Braxton · 1970

38 min · 9 tracks · jazz · opera

A daring exploration of avant-garde jazz, blending unstructured improvisation with structured compositions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with resolution
  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • short pieces inviting curiosity
  • in-order listening experience
  • improvisational moments of surprise

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer structured, predictable formats
  • avoid lengthy, challenging compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1970, 'This Time...' is Anthony Braxton's debut album, marking the beginning of his prolific career in experimental music. At this point, Braxton was transitioning from his formal education at the Chicago School of Music into a significant figure in the avant-garde jazz scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Ornette Coleman· Sun Ra· Henry Threadgill

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Composition Number 1 13:13
  • 2 Solo 5:49
  • 3 Small Composition Number 1 2:26
  • 4 Small Composition Number 2 3:10
  • 5 Small Composition Number 3 1:07
  • 6 Small Composition Number 4 2:02
  • 7 Small Composition Number 5 4:38
  • 8 In The Street 4:04
  • 9 This Time... 1:51

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