4 (Ensemble) Compositions 1992

4 (Ensemble) Compositions 1992
Studio album by Anthony Braxton with the Northwest Creative Orchestra
Released	1993
Recorded	December 5, 1992 and March 16, 1993
Genre	Jazz
Length	73:18
Label	Black Saint
Producer	Flavio Bonandrini
Anthony Braxton chronology
Wesleyan (12 Altosolos) 1992 (1992) 4 (Ensemble) Compositions 1992 (1993) Nine Duets (1993) (1993)

4 (Ensemble) Compositions (1992) is an album by American saxophonist and composer Anthony Braxton recorded in 1993 for the Italian Black Saint label.^[1]

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".^[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Anthony Braxton

1. "Composition 100" – 15:41
2. "Composition 96" – 10:16
3. "Composition 164" – 23:09
4. "Composition 163" – 24:09

Recorded on December 5, 1992 and March 16, 1993 at Sear Sound in New York. Mastered at PhonoComp in Tribiano, Italy.

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

References

1. Anthony Braxton discography accessed May 30, 2011
2. Olewnick, B. Allmusic Review accessed May 30, 2011