""The set celebrates Braxton's conviction that triggering loose improv through tightly challenging compositions can mirror the everyday flux of living.""
""On the Sheffield gig, Braxton's alto sax over jostling four-note patterns takes off into flying avant-bebop.""
Anthony Braxton's music has evolved significantly since the 1980s, blending jazz with other genres and inspiring younger artists. His works, including the release of Quartet (England) 1985, display a powerful combination of tightly structured compositions and loose improvisation. The recordings, remastered from lo-fi cassettes, capture raw performances that reflect his belief in mirroring life's complexities through music. Collaborations with talented musicians like bassist Mark Dresser and pianist Marilyn Crispell showcase a dynamic interplay of styles, emphasizing both vigorous and delicate sounds in live performances across the UK.
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