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.
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]
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)