Istanbul

This is where Braxton starts to get really interesting for me - where a distinct voice emerges as something quite extraordinary. More to come, to be sure, but this a watershed to slake most thirsts.

Sextet at the Akbank Jazz Festival, Istanbul; 14th October, 1995

Anthony Braxton - flute, clarinet, contrabass clarinet, e-flat sopranino and alto saxophones
Roland Dahinden - tenor and alto trombones
Jason Hwang - violin
Ted Reichman - accordion
Joe Fonda - bass
Kevin Norton - drums, vibraphone, glockenspiel, marimba, percussion