Anthony Braxton (album)

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. It features performances by Braxton, violinist Leroy Jenkins, trumpeter Leo Smith and percussionist Steve McCall.

Reception

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".

Track listing

All compositions by Anthony Braxton except where noted.

1. "The Light on the Dalta" (Leo Smith) - 10:02
2. "Simple Like" (Leroy Jenkins) - 9:23
3. "B-Xo/N-O-1-47a" - 19:36*

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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

References