Ninetet (Yoshi's) 1997 Vol. 3 is a live album by composer and saxophonist Anthony Braxton with a ninetet, recorded at the Yoshi's in 1997 and released on the Leo label in 2005 as a double CD.Anthony Braxton discography accessed June 13, 2017Leo Records discography accessed June 13, 2017Joe Fonda discography accessed June 13, 2017
Reception
The Allmusic review by François Couture stated "Because of the range of arrangements it offers in a format relatively easy to keep together, the Ninetet is turning into Braxton's ultimate Ghost Trance Music-era group, in the light of these recordings. The (shifting) triple-trio configuration, the quality of the musicianship, and the creativity developed from "Composition No. 207" through "Composition No. 218" will make this series one of the essential documents of GTM. As on the previous night, the most immediate difference between the first and the second pieces is Kevin Norton's role. In "211," he sticks exclusively to marimba and vibraphone, while in "212" he is mostly behind the drum kit. The first piece is the strongest one of the two".
Track listing All compositions by Anthony Braxton
Disc one "Composition N. 211" – 55:30
Disc two "Composition N. 212" – 55:35
Personnel Anthony Braxton – E♭ alto saxophone, F alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, C melody saxophone, flute, B♭ clarinet, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet Brandon Evans – tenor saxophone, C soprano saxophone, sopranino saxophone, bass clarinet, flute James Fei – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, bass clarinet Jackson Moore – alto saxophone, B♭ clarinet André Vida – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone J. D. Parran – soprano saxophone, bass saxophone, flute Kevin O'Neil – electric guitar Joe Fonda – bass Kevin Norton – drums, marimba, percussion
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