Solo (Pisa) 1982 Explained

Solo (Pisa) 1982 is a live album by composer and saxophonist Anthony Braxton featuring a solo performance recorded in Italy in 1982 and first released on the Golden Years of New Jazz label in 2007.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Reception

The Allmusic review by François Couture stated: "Simply put, Braxton is on fire ... The atmosphere throughout the performance is unlike most avant-garde jazz recordings; then again, even by Braxton's standards, this album is also unlike most avant-garde jazz recordings. Highly recommended to fans, newcomers, saxophone students, and people who still think this kind of stuff appeals to no one." Jazz Review's Glenn Astarita said: "Overall, this program should enthrall Braxton’s legion of admirers while residing as a significant edition to his extensive discography. (Essential....)."^[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Anthony Braxton except where noted.

1. "Composition 26c" - 4:45
2. "Composition 106c" - 4:25
3. "Composition 106n" - 3:41
4. "Composition 26g +99g" - 4:20
5. "Composition 118a" - 4:22
6. "Alone Together" (Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz) - 5:17
7. "Composition 77e" - 4:16
8. "'Round 'Bout Midnight" (Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams, Bernie Hanighen) - 4:45
9. "Composition 119j" - 4:12
10. "You Go to My Head" (J. Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie) - 3:49
11. "Giant Steps" (John Coltrane) - 11:11

Personnel

• Anthony Braxton- alto saxophone

Notes and References

1. http://www.restructures.net/BraxDisco/BraxDisco.htm Anthony Braxton discography
2. http://www.leorecords.com/?m=select&id=CD_GY_028 Leo Records discography
3. https://enciclopediadeljazz.wordpress.com/2016/09/04/anthony-braxton/ Enciclopedia del Jazz: Anthony Braxton
4. Astarita, G. Jazz Review review. Retrieved October 9, 2016.