Wadada Leo Smith & Anthony Braxton's lyrics & chords

Braxton and Smith's musical relationship began in 1960s Chicago in the early days of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians. Since then their paths have crossed infrequently (at least on record), but their mutual admiration has remained strong. Despite differing approaches, both men have seen themselves as composers as much as improvisers, devoted to Boulez and Stockhausen as much as to Charlie Parker or John Coltrane. It's a stance which has seen Braxton in particular marginalised by critics and fellow musicians alike, wh...read more