Released 2000 Quintet (Basel) 1977
(1977) For Trio
(1977) Release date 2000 Label hatOLOGY | Length 73:35 Artist Anthony Braxton Producer Werner X. Uehlinger Genre Jazz | |
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Recorded June 2, 1977, in Basel, Switzerland Similar Anthony Braxton albums, Jazz albums | ||
Quintet (Basel) 1977 is an album by the American composer and saxophonist Anthony Braxton, recorded in Switzerland in 1977 but not released on the hatOLOGY label until 2000.
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Steve Loewy awarded the album 4½ stars stating, "This super quintet meets expectations, and the historically important set should achieve some sort of critical, if not cult, status." On All About Jazz, Glenn Astarita noted, "Overall, these amazingly fresh and novel performances serve as a testament to a musician who, over the last three decades, has almost single-handedly altered the course of modern jazz and composition. Highly recommended!" In JazzTimes Ron Wynn wrote "Trombonist George Lewis' floating, often humorous recants to Braxton's leaps and darts on alto sax, sopranino and clarinet, as well as Muhal Richard Abrams' masterful accompaniment and measured yet bluesy playing, make the four lengthy numbers engrossing. The highlight is the almost 27-minute "Composition 69 N/G," which gets bolstered by edgy bass work from Mark Helias and reliable percussive tapestry provided by Charles "Bobo" Shaw. Shaw's spirited drumming brings some funk and fire to the date, while Abrams imbues it with dignity and Lewis gives it spunk".
Track listing
All compositions by Anthony Braxton.
- "Composition 69 J" - 16:25
- "Composition 69 N/G" - 26:02
- "Composition 69 M" - 12:52
- "Composition 40 B" - 18:16
Personnel
Songs
1Composition 69 J (Live) (feat George Lewis - Muhal Richard Abrams - Mark Helias & Charles "Bobo" Shaw)Muhal Richard Abrams - George Lewis - Mark Helias - 16:25
2Composition 69 N/G (Live) (feat George Lewis - Muhal Richard Abrams - Mark Helias & Charles "Bobo" Shaw)Muhal Richard Abrams - George Lewis - Mark Helias - 26:03
3Composition 69 M (Live) (feat George Lewis - Muhal Richard Abrams - Mark Helias & Charles "Bobo" Shaw)Muhal Richard Abrams - George Lewis - Mark Helias - 12:52