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, Leroy Jenkins, Leo Smith and 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".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Anthony Braxton except as indicated

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*

*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

References