Together Alone
Anthony Braxton · 1974
42 min · 5 tracks · jazz · opera
A profound amalgamation of avant-garde jazz textures and operatic expressions that challenges conventional boundaries.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of themes wave-like pacing with surprises headphone detail hunting required
- Context
- Released in 1974, 'Together Alone' is Anthony Braxton's first collaboration with Joseph Jarman, marking a significant development in his career as he was transitioning from experimental composer to influential jazz innovator. This album came shortly after Braxton's critically acclaimed debut, 'For Alto', and showcases his commitment to expanding the possibilities of improvised music through complex structures and unconventional forms.
- If you like
- jazz, opera
Together Alone is an album by Anthony Braxton, released in 1974. A profound amalgamation of avant-garde jazz textures and operatic expressions that challenges conventional boundaries. The album is pivotal in the avant-garde jazz movement, reflecting the growing interest in free improvisation during the early 1970s. It has been noted for its innovative approach to composition and performance, influencing subsequent generations of musicians exploring similar cross-genre experimentation. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Together Alone sound like?
A profound amalgamation of avant-garde jazz textures and operatic expressions that challenges conventional boundaries. Rooted in jazz and opera.
What makes Together Alone by Anthony Braxton notable?
The album is pivotal in the avant-garde jazz movement, reflecting the growing interest in free improvisation during the early 1970s. It has been noted for its innovative approach to composition and performance, influencing subsequent generations of musicians exploring similar cross-genre experimentation. Released in 1974, 'Together Alone' is Anthony Braxton's first collaboration with Joseph Jarman, marking a significant development in his career as he was transitioning from experimental composer to influential jazz innovator. This album came shortly after Braxton's critically acclaimed debut, 'For Alto', and showcases his commitment to expanding the possibilities of improvised music through complex structures and unconventional forms.
Who is Together Alone for?
Together Alone works well if you're into dynamic exploration of themes, wave-like pacing with surprises and headphone detail hunting required.
How many songs are on Together Alone?
Together Alone has 5 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Together Alone Standout 5:39
- 2 Dawn Dance One Standout 13:46
- 3 Morning (Including Circles) 2:18
- 4 CK7 (GN) 436 Standout 6:10
- 5 SBN-A-1 66K 14:53
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