Anthony Braxton

Anthony Braxton & Jacqueline Kerrod - Duo (Bologna) 2018 (2020) {I dischi di angelica}
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Jazz / Contemporary Jazz / Contemporary Classical / Improvised Music / Saxophone / Harp

Anthony Braxton, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and a true giant of creative music, in 50 years of career had never played in a duo with a harp; and that's exactly what happened at the AngelicA Festival in 2018. Expressing himself through a wide range of mediums, from solos to large orchestras to multimedia projects, and drawing inspiration from a wide range of influences, from John Coltrane to Karlheinz Stockhausen, Anthony Braxton has created a unique music system which celebrates the concept of global creativity and shared humanity. Harpist Jacqueline Kerrod, of South-African origins, has performed as part of prestigious classic-contemporary line-ups such as Modern Ensemble and Talea Ensemble.

A rare set of duets between these two Chicago avant jazz giants - recorded in 1971, when the influence of the AACM's time in Paris was being felt strongly in their return to the windy city. Apart from the usual mad array of instruments that you'd expect from these players - like Braxton on clarinet, alto, piano, and voice; and Jarman on saxes and percussion - some tracks also feature Jarman playing synthesizer, which adds in a very strange element to the session. Titles include "Together Alone", "Morning", "Dawn Dance One", and a few Braxton compositions with difficult names!