4 (Ensemble) Compositions 1992
4 Compositions is an album by American saxophonist and composer Anthony Braxton recorded in 1993 for the Italian Black Saint label.
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".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