To Composer John Cage

Anthony Braxton · 1969 · saxophone alto seul, sans re-recording

Context

Piece from For Alto, recorded in 1969 in Chicago and released by Delmark in 1971. Braxton plays alone on alto saxophone, with no re-recording; the album is presented as the first jazz record devoted entirely to solo saxophone. Each piece is dedicated to a figure, here the composer John Cage.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to AACM. Among the origins and influences of AACM: Free jazz.

Sources

• EN: For Alto
• EN: Anthony Braxton

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