Anthony Braxton 12 + 1 Tet

Anthony Braxton, composer, saxophonist, clarinetist, flautist, pianist, and philosopher, is widely and critically acclaimed as a seminal figure in the music of the late 20th century. He has created a vast body of highly complex work ranging from solo saxophone performances to elaborate compositions for huge ensembles such as his For Four Orchestras. One of the most prolific American musician/composers in history, Braxton has released over 100 recordings since he joined the Chicago-based AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians) back in 1966.

Over the next four decades he broke new conceptual and technical ground, extending and expanding upon jazz and Euro/American classical music traditions as defined by master improvisers such as John Coltrane, Paul Desmond, Warne Marsh, and Ornette Coleman, and by composers such as Charles Ives, Harry Partch, John Cage, Stockhausen, and Varese. His work has attracted wide-ranging collaborators such as Chick Corea, Dave Holland, Max Roach, Evan Parker, Derek Bailey, Pat Metheny, Richard Teitelbaum, Wolf Eyes, Robert Schumann String Quartet, and countless others. His long list of awards and achievements includes the 1994 MacArthur “Genius” Award.

With his 12-piece ensemble, the 12 + 1 tet, Braxton’s music moves freely between the performance of compositions and improvisations and between solos and ensemble playing—and yet weaves magical and mysteriously integrated textures full of sparks. Come and experience the enormously stimulating, sophisticated, and passionate music of one of the world’s most dynamic musical forces.

With Anthony Braxton reeds/composition, Taylor Ho Bynum cornet/trumpet/flugelhorn/bass trumpet, Nicole Mitchell flutes, Andrew Raffo Dewar, James Fei reeds, Steve Lehman saxophones, Sara Schoenbeck bassoon, Jessica Pavone violin/alto viola, Mary Halvorson electric guitar, Reut Regev trombone, Jay Rozen tuba, Carl Testa double bass/bass clarinet, Aaron Siegel drums/percussion/vibes.