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

4 (Ensemble) Compositions 1992
Studio album by Anthony Braxton with the Northwest Creative Orchestra
Released	1993
Recorded	December 5, 1992, and March 16, 1993
Studio	Sear Sound, New York
Genre	Jazz
Length	73:18
Label	Black Saint
Producer	Flavio Bonandrini
Anthony Braxton chronology
9 Standards (Quartet) 1993 (1993) 4 (Ensemble) Compositions 1992 (1993) Trio (London) 1993 (1993)

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

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

Mastered at PhonoComp in Tribiano, Italy.

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