4 (Ensemble) Compositions (1992) is an album by American saxophonist and composer Anthony Braxton recorded in 1993 for the Italian Black Saint label.Anthony Braxton discography accessed May 30, 2011
Reception The Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick awarded the album 4 stars stating "Listeners who might be cautious about the more arcane aspects of his work will find a relatively accessible introduction to Braxton's "classical" leanings herein as will others interested in the state of contemporary, creative orchestral writing. A rewarding, challenging effort".Olewnick, B. Allmusic Review accessed May 30, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Anthony Braxton.
"Composition 100" – 15:41 "Composition 96" – 10:16 "Composition 164" – 23:09 "Composition 163" – 24:09
Personnel Anthony Braxton – conductor Robert Rumboltz – trumpet Roland Dahinden, John Rapson – trombone Don Byron – clarinet, bass clarinet Marty Ehrlich – flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, piccolo J. D. Parran – flute, bamboo flute, clarinet, alto clarinet, bass clarinet Randy McKean – clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone Ted Reichman – accordion Guy Klucevsek– accordion, bodysounds Amina Claudine Myers – organ Jay Hoggard – vibraphone, marimba Warren Smith – percussion Lynden Achee – steel drums Anne LeBaron – harp Mastered at PhonoComp in Tribiano, Italy.
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