Composition No. 94 for Three Instrumentalists (1980)

Composition No. 94 for Three Instrumentalists is a live album by composer and saxophonist Anthony Braxton featuring two variations of the title piece recorded in Italy in 1980 and first released on the Golden Years of New Jazz label in 1999.[1][2]

Composition No. 94 for Three Instrumentalists (1980)
Live album by
Anthony Braxton
ReleasedMarch 1999
RecordedApril 20, 1980
VenuePalazzo dei Congressi, Bologna, Italy
GenreJazz
Length76:20
LabelGolden Years of New Jazz
GY 003
ProducerLeo Feigin
Anthony Braxton chronology
Seven Compositions 1978
(1979)		 Composition No. 94 for Three Instrumentalists (1980)
(1999)		 For Two Pianos
(1980)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
All About Jazz[4]
Jazz Review[5]

The AllMusic review by Steve Loewy stated: "the results should please even the most discerning critic of free jazz. Surprises abound, as this is one of the finest examples of extraordinary free music from the 1980s. The poor sound quality diminishes the thrill somewhat, but this CD remains an important document and a major contribution to Braxton's discography."[3] On All About Jazz Glenn Astarita noted "Much of the interplay is fascinating via multitonal instrumentation and imaginative improvisation. As usual, Braxton's perspectives and deeply personal if not scholarly approach defies categorization as his bandmates also give it their all! Anthony Braxton’s Composition No.94 For Three Instrumentalists (1980) is an important edition to a form of music which evolves yet beckons rediscovery".[4] Jazz Review's Lee Prosser said: "This is avant guard jazz, futuristic in the sense it is utilizing alternative sound combinations in harmonic counterpoint. An unusual work, one that reflects the creative mind of Anthony Braxton."[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Anthony Braxton.

  1. "First Set: Composition No. 94 (Forward Reading)" – 38:48
  2. "Second Set: Composition No. 94 (Backward Reading)" – 37:15

Personnel

References
  1. Anthony Braxton discography accessed November 9, 2016
  2. Leo Records discography accessed November 9, 2016
  3. Loewy, Steve. Composition No. 94: For Three Instrumentalists – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  4. Astarita, G., All About Jazz Review, November 1, 1999.
  5. Prosser, L. Jazz Review review, accessed October 9, 2016.
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