Willisau (Quartet) 1991

by Anthony Braxton

Willisau (Quartet) 1991 cover art

The expansive 4CD set 'Willisau (Quartet) 1991' captures composer-saxophonist Anthony Braxton's highly celebrated quartet featuring pianist Marilyn Crispell, bassist Mark Dresser, and drummer Gerry Hemingway. Across a mix of live and studio performances, the ensemble demonstrates a remarkable synergy and virtuosic command while navigating Braxton's complex, numerically titled compositions. The recordings are defined by the group's intuitive, near-telepathic interplay, making it a definitive document of this acclaimed lineup at its creative peak.

Genres

  • Avant-Garde Jazz
  • Modern Creative

Tracklist

  1. No. 160 (+5) + 40J
  2. No. 23m (+10 + 108d)
  3. No. 158 (+96) +40l
  4. No. 40A
  5. No. 40B
  6. No. 161
  7. No. 159
  8. No. 23c + 32 + 105b (+30)
  9. No. 23m (+10 + 108d) - II
  10. No. 40M