Black Suite - Part 1

Jacques Coursil · 1971 · Première partie de la suite, avec Anthony Braxton

Context

Black Suite, recorded in Paris on 10 June 1969, was released in 1971 on BYG in the Actuel series. The two parts, composed by Coursil, feature Anthony Braxton on contrabass clarinet, and critics have praised their restraint. The first part lasts about 18 minutes.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Free jazz. Among the origins and influences of Free jazz: Tristano School, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's), Modal.

By the same artist

• Black Suite - Part 2 (1971)

Sources

• EN: Black Suite

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