Anthony Braxton (album)
1969 studio album by Anthony Braxton
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Anthony Braxton (also referred to as B-Xo/N-0-1-47a or Composition 6g) is an album by Anthony Braxton, released in 1969 on the BYG Actuel label.[1][2][3] It features performances by Braxton, violinist Leroy Jenkins, trumpeter Leo Smith and percussionist Steve McCall.
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| Released | 1969 | |||
| Recorded | September 10, 1969 | |||
| Studio | Saravah, Paris, France | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 43:31 | |||
| Label | BYG Actuel | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [5] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The music performed... is very freely improvised, includes 'little instruments' for their variety in sound, and contrasts high-energy playing with space... and is far from accessible but is generally worth the struggle".[4]
Track listing
All compositions by Anthony Braxton except where noted.
- "The Light on the Dalta" (Leo Smith) - 10:02
- "Simple Like" (Leroy Jenkins) - 9:23
- "B-Xo/N-O-1-47a" - 19:36*
*This track is graphically titled. This is an attempt to translate the title to text.
- Recorded at Saravah Studios, Paris, France, on September 10, 1969
Personnel
- Anthony Braxton - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, contrabass clarinet, flute, chimes, sound machine
- Leroy Jenkins - violin, viola, flute, mouth organ, Hohner organ, harmonica
- Leo Smith - trumpet, flugelhorn, horns, log drum, siren
- Steve McCall - drums, darbouka, percussion