01. Smith, Wadada Leo / Braxton, Anthony "Composition No. 316"
02. Smith, Leo Wadada / Braxton, Anthony "Saturn, Conjunct the Grand Canyon in a sweet embrace"
03. Smith, Leo Wadada / Braxton, Anthony "Goshawk"
Number of discs:
1
Extra-Infos:
...grand Canyon In A Sweet Embrace/ / Ft. Anthony Braxto
Description:
Saturn Conjunct The Grand by Wadada Leo Smith, released 24 March 2005, includes the following tracks: "Goshawk" and more.
This version of Saturn Conjunct The Grand comes as a 1xCD. - ...GRAND CANYON IN A SWEET EMBRACE// FT. ANTHONY BRAXTO
Recorded: 5 April 2003 live at Tonic, New York City
Cover Painting: Detail from No.34 by Ornette Coleman, 1989
"Saturn, Conjunct The Grand Canyon In A Sweet Embrac" is a captivating CD release by two titans of avant-garde jazz: Wadada Leo Smith and Anthony Braxton. This album showcases an extraordinary musical dialogue between trumpet and reeds, blending improvisational mastery with deep emotional resonance. Both artists are renowned for pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz, and this collaboration highlights their unique synergy through expansive soundscapes that evoke both cosmic wonder and earthly grandeur. Released by Pi Recordings?a label celebrated for its commitment to innovative jazz?this recording stands as a testament to creative freedom in modern music. Wadada Leo Smith has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in Music and is known for his groundbreaking work with ensembles like Golden Quartet, while Anthony Braxton's prolific career includes pioneering compositions such as "For Alto" and numerous accolades including a MacArthur Fellowship.