Composition No. 96 is an album by composer Anthony Braxton featuring his title piece, dedicated to Karlheinz Stockhausen, performed by a 37-piece orchestra and recorded in 1981 and originally released on the Leo label in 1989.Anthony Braxton discography accessed November 3, 2016Leo Records discography accessed November 3, 2016Anthony Braxton Catalog accessed November 3, 2016Filippo, R., Eenciclopedia del Jazz: Anthony Braxton accessed November 3, 2016
Reception
The Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick stated: "For confirmed Braxaholics, Composition 96 is a must-have, if only for its historical significance in his career. Listeners familiar with his jazz work, however, may be put off by its relatively severe classical orientation, lack of improvisation, and absence of overt themes."
Track listing "Composition No. 96" - 55:35
Personnel The Composers and Improvisors Orchestra conducted by Anthony Braxton Denise Pool, Rebecca Morgan, Nancy Hargerud - flute Aileen Munger, Laurri Uhlig - oboe Bob Davis - English horn Marlene Weaver - bassoon Bill Smith - E♭clarinet Paul Pearse - B♭clarinet Ray Downey - bass clarinet Denny Goodhew - alto saxophone Richard Reed - French horn Dave Scott, James Knapp - trumpet Julian Priester, Scott Reeves - trombone Rick Byrnes - tuba Julian Smedley, Mathew Pederson, Jeannine Davis, Libby Poole, Jeroen van Tyn, Sandra Guy, Becky Liverzey, Mary Jacobson - violin Betty Agent, Jean Word, Sam Williams, Beatrice Dolf - viola Page Smith-Weaver, Scott Threlkold - cello Scott Weaver, Deborah de Loria - bass Motter Dean - harpsichord Ed Hartman, Matt Kocmieroski - percussion
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