Search - Anthony Braxton :: 19 [Solo] Compositions, 1988

Do not wait to buy this tremendous Cd!

10/23/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This disc is one of the permanent fixtures on my Cd player at home. It is a perfect introduction to Braxton's always illuminating solo music. It seems (and I use "seems" rather than "is," because it is just my opinion) to be more carefully planned than his early "For Alto"; it is delicate, improvised, and yet structured...it is very hard to put into words. But then again, that in itself is why you should experience the music on this wonderful Cd--in his music, Braxton has always reached aesthetic places that only the masters can reach, and language often doesn't do justice to the task. All I can say is that in my opinion (which is always subjective, of course) this Cd is the perfect thing to listen to when you are having your cup of coffee and reading the Sunday paper, enjoying an evening dinner with family and friends, or, in particular, when you just want to sit down and concentrate hard on the music of one of the finest modern day composers in creative music. This music will reward you in ways that are authentic, genuine, and (most importantly) PERMANENT."