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Experimental Jazz Saxophonist Anthony Braxton.

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews two new albums by composer, saxophonist and clarinetist Anthony Braxton. Although Braxton's music has been much criticized, Kevin calls him one of his heroes. Braxton's new albums are "19 Solo Compositions 1988" and "Seven Compositions (Trio) 1989."

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 31, 1989: Interview with Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine; Review of Anthony Braxton albums; Interview with John Updike; Review of Umberto Ecco's novel "Foucault's…
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