11 Compositions (Duo) 1995 is an album by composer and saxophonist Anthony Braxton with kotoist Brett Larner, recorded at Wesleyan University in 1995 and released on the Leo label.[1][2]
| 11 Compositions (Duo) 1995 | ||||
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| Live album by Anthony Braxton and Brett Larner | ||||
| Released | 1997 | |||
| Recorded | March 24, 1995 | |||
| Venue | Crowell Concert Hall, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 78:45 | |||
| Label | Leo CD LR 244 | |||
| Producer | Leo Feigin | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
The Allmusic review by Steve Loewy stated:
Here is another example of the remarkable versatility of Anthony Braxton. For this series of nearly eighty minutes of carefully arranged duets, Braxton performs on flute; contra-alto, contrabass, Bb, and soprano clarinets; and sopranino, alto, and F saxophones. Brett Larner joins him on traditional 13-string koto and 17-string bass koto. The combinations of sounds are utterly fascinating; the duo allures with deceptive simplicity. While some of the compositions lean toward familiar abstraction, others are surprisingly melodic. Larner is a fine foil for Braxton's explorations, which demonstrate a slightly off-kilter bop sensibility. ... While not an essential part of the ever-growing Braxton discography, 11 Compositions is nonetheless a highly rewarding session.
— Loewy, Steve. 11 Compositions – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
Track listing
editAll compositions by Anthony Braxton.
- "Composition 65" – 4:57
- "Composition 74B" – 8:12
- "Composition 72H" – 2:46
- "Composition 74E" – 8:11
- "Composition 72A (Take 2)" – 3:51
- "Composition 72F" – 6:07
- "Composition 74D" – 15:17
- "Composition 74A" – 5:27
- "Composition 72C" – 4:18
- "Composition 87" – 15:31
- "Composition 72A (Take 1)" – 3:42
Personnel
edit- Anthony Braxton – flute, clarinet, contralto clarinet, contrabass clarinet soprano clarinet, sopranino saxophone, alto saxophone, F saxophone
- Brett Larner – 13-string koto, 17-string bass koto
References
edit- ^ Anthony Braxton discography Archived 2012-09-11 at the Wayback Machine accessed June 13, 2017
- ^ Leo Records Catalog accessed June 13, 2017
- ^ Loewy, Steve. 11 Compositions – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 166. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.