11 Compositions (Duo) 1995

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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

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The Allmusic review by Steve Loewy stated:

Here is another example of the remarkable versatility of Anthony Braxton. For this series of nearly eighty minutes of carefully arranged duets, Braxton performs on flute; contra-alto, contrabass, Bb, and soprano clarinets; and sopranino, alto, and F saxophones. Brett Larner joins him on traditional 13-string koto and 17-string bass koto. The combinations of sounds are utterly fascinating; the duo allures with deceptive simplicity. While some of the compositions lean toward familiar abstraction, others are surprisingly melodic. Larner is a fine foil for Braxton's explorations, which demonstrate a slightly off-kilter bop sensibility. ... While not an essential part of the ever-growing Braxton discography, 11 Compositions is nonetheless a highly rewarding session.

All compositions by Anthony Braxton.

1. "Composition 65" – 4:57
2. "Composition 74B" – 8:12
3. "Composition 72H" – 2:46
4. "Composition 74E" – 8:11
5. "Composition 72A (Take 2)" – 3:51
6. "Composition 72F" – 6:07
7. "Composition 74D" – 15:17
8. "Composition 74A" – 5:27
9. "Composition 72C" – 4:18
10. "Composition 87" – 15:31
11. "Composition 72A (Take 1)" – 3:42

• Anthony Braxton – flute, clarinet, contralto clarinet, contrabass clarinet soprano clarinet, sopranino saxophone, alto saxophone, F saxophone
• Brett Larner – 13-string koto, 17-string bass koto