Five Pieces 1975

by Anthony Braxton

Five Pieces 1975 cover art

A landmark album from one of the most important and influential groups in the history of the avant-garde. This album showcases Anthony Braxton's complex and brilliant compositions, which serve as intricate frameworks for collective improvisation. The interplay between Braxton's reeds and Kenny Wheeler's trumpet is a highlight, as they navigate the challenging material with incredible virtuosity and creativity. It's a key document of the structured, compositional approach to free jazz.

Genres

  • Avant-Garde Jazz
  • Modern Creative

Tracklist

  1. Composition 40 F
  2. Composition 23 H
  3. Composition 40 I
  4. You Stepped Out of a Dream