Anthony Braxton

Anthony Braxton (born June 4, 1945) is an American composer, saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, pianist and philosopher. He has created a large body of highly complex work. Braxton is one of the most prolific American musicians/composers to date, having released well over 100 albums since the 1960s. Among the vast array of instruments he utilizes are the flute; the sopranino, soprano, C-Melody, F alto, E-flat alto, baritone, bass, and contrabass saxophones; and the E-flat, B-flat, and contrabass clarinets.

Influenced by: Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Cecil Taylor, Sun Ra

Active:

1960s-present

• Braxton CookSat, Oct 3
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• Daryl DavisSun, Oct 18
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• BENNETTSat, Sep 26
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• Marion MeadowsSat, Jul 25
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• The PsycodelicsTue, Sep 22
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• Walter BeasleyFri, Oct 30
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• Alison BrownMon, Oct 12
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• Zoh AmbaSun, Aug 2
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