Anthony Braxton
Anthony Braxton
Anthony Braxtonis an American composer and instrumentalist. Braxton has released well over 100 albums since the 1960s. Among the instruments he plays are the sopranino, soprano, C-melody, F mezzo-soprano, E-flat alto, baritone, bass, and contrabass saxophones; the E-flat, B-flat, and contrabass clarinets; and the piano. He used to play flute and alto flute as well, but has since discontinued his use of these instruments...
ProfessionComposer
Date of Birth4 June 1945
CityChicago, IL
Anthony Braxton quotes about
vibrations jazz rhythm
Is jazz a rhythm, or is it a vibration?
real dedication offering
There is more to creative mastership than the surface of satisfaction and political certainty. The music of Joe Fonda is part of a living tradition of belief and dedication. Future historians will be surprised at the breadth of Mr. Fonda's offerings. This is a real virtuoso and composer of the highest order.
men interesting african-american
Most African Americans, especially the men and women from my generation, would accept the nationalist gambit that says only European Americans can be racists, which is an interesting gambit.
america angry
Everybody in America is angry about something.
real discipline esoteric
I am interested in the study of music and the discipline of music and the experience of music and music as a esoteric mechanism to continue my real intentions.
art unity way
I'm seeking to have an art that is engaged as a way for saying, 'Hurray for unity.