3 Compositions of New Jazz is the debut album by Anthony Braxton, released in 1968 on the Delmark label.Anthony Braxton Catalog accessed November 3, 2016Filippo, R., Enciclopedia del Jazz: Anthony Braxton accessed November 3, 2016Restructures: Anthony Braxton Discography, accessed October 15, 2019 It features performances by Braxton, violinist Leroy Jenkins and trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith with pianist Muhal Richard Abrams appearing on two tracks.Delmark Records: album info, accessed October 15, 2019
Reception The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek stated: "This is a long and tough listen, but it's a light one in comparison to For Alto. And make no mistake: It is outrageously forward-thinking, if not—arguably—downright visionary. Braxton's 3 Compositions of New Jazz is an essential document of the beginning of the end".Jurek, T. Allmusic Review accessed September 23, 2011
Track listing
Tracks 1–2 are graphically titled. This is an attempt to translate the titles. Recorded at Sound Studios, Chicago, March 27 (track 1) and April 10 (tracks 2–3), 1968
Personnel Anthony Braxton – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, flute, piccolo oboe, accordion, bells, snare drum, mixer Leroy Jenkins – violin, viola, harmonica, bass drum, recorder, cymbals, slide whistle Wadada Leo Smith – trumpet, mellophone, xylophone, kazoo Muhal Richard Abrams – piano (track 2 & 3), cello, alto clarinet (track 3)
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