Alto Saxophone Improvisations 1979
Alto Saxophone Improvisations 1979 is a solo album by American saxophonist and composer Anthony Braxton recorded in 1978-79 and released on the Arista label.[1] The tracks were subsequently reissued on The Complete Arista Recordings of Anthony Braxton on Mosaic Records in 2008.
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Released | 1979 | |||
Recorded | November 28 & 29, 1978 and June 21, 1979 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 84:45 | |||
Label | Arista | |||
Producer | Michael Cuscuna | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "The thoughtful yet emotional improvisations contain enough variety to hold one's interest throughout despite the sparse setting."[2]
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Track listing
- All compositions by Anthony Braxton except as indicated
- "Composition 77 A" - 7:30
- "Composition 77 C" - 6:25
- "Red Top" (Ben Kynard, Lionel Hampton) - 6:13
- "Composition 77 D" - 7:30
- "Composition 77 E" - 4:25
- "Composition 26 F" - 6:30
- "Composition 77 F" - 6:19
- "Composition 26 B" - 6:58
- "Along Came Betty" (Benny Golson) - 8:00
- "Composition 77 G" - 5:15
- "Composition 26 E" - 6:20
- "Giant Steps" (John Coltrane) - 6:20
- "Composition 77 H" - 7:00
- Recorded at Big Apple Studios in New York City on November 28, 1978 (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 7), November 29, 1978 (tracks 3, 6, 8-11 & 13), and June 21, 1979 (tracks 5 & 12)
Personnel
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References
- Anthony Braxton discography, accessed December 13, 2011.
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed December 15, 2011.
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