The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 10 November 2018

Jazz Greats: Anthony Braxton

Anthony Braxton (born June 4, 1945)

Composer and Multi-instrumentalist (Saxophone, Clarinets, Flute and Piano), Anthony Braxton, has released over 100 Albums since the 1960's. He taught at Mills College and was also a Professor of Music at Wesleyan University. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: For Alto (1969 full Album)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Braxton
Background information
BornJune 4, 1945(age 73)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresAvant-garde jazz,free jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, educator
InstrumentsSaxophones, clarinets, flute, piano
Years active1968–present
LabelsDelmarkArista,HathutBlack Saint,Music & Arts,AntillesLeoCIMP
Associated actsAACMCreative Construction CompanyCircle,Dave Holland,George Lewis,Kenny Wheeler,Marilyn Crispell,Mark DresserGerry Hemingway
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