Alto Saxophone Improvisations 1979 is a solo album by American saxophonist and composer Anthony Braxton recorded in 1978-79 and released on the Arista label.[1] The tracks were subsequently reissued on The Complete Arista Recordings of Anthony Braxton on Mosaic Records in 2008.

Alto Saxophone Improvisations 1979
Studio album by Anthony Braxton
Released	1979
Recorded	November 28 & 29, 1978 and June 21, 1979
Genre	Jazz
Length	84:45
Label	Arista
Producer	Michael Cuscuna
Anthony Braxton chronology
Solo (Milano) 1979 (1979) Alto Saxophone Improvisations 1979 (1979) One in Two – Two in One (1979)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "The thoughtful yet emotional improvisations contain enough variety to hold one's interest throughout despite the sparse setting."[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Anthony Braxton except as indicated

1. "Composition 77 A" - 7:30
2. "Composition 77 C" - 6:25
3. "Red Top" (Ben Kynard, Lionel Hampton) - 6:13
4. "Composition 77 D" - 7:30
5. "Composition 77 E" - 4:25
6. "Composition 26 F" - 6:30
7. "Composition 77 F" - 6:19
8. "Composition 26 B" - 6:58
9. "Along Came Betty" (Benny Golson) - 8:00
10. "Composition 77 G" - 5:15
11. "Composition 26 E" - 6:20
12. "Giant Steps" (John Coltrane) - 6:20
13. "Composition 77 H" - 7:00

• • Recorded at Big Apple Studios in New York City on November 28, 1978 (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 7), November 29, 1978 (tracks 3, 6, 8-11 & 13), and June 21, 1979 (tracks 5 & 12)

Personnel

• Anthony Braxton – alto saxophone

References