Hoppy T. Frog

How's the sound on the box set? IIRC, the box set dates from the late 80s and the CD mastering of that era wasn't so hot. I've contemplated getting it, but I have the Verve Deluxe Editions of "Basin Street" and "Clifford Brown and Max Roach"...

"For Alto" from 1968 is notable as Braxton's very first solo saxophone album, and the first ever(?) full-length solo sax album from any artist. And it was a double LP, to boot! It makes a lot of "Greatest Discs of All Time" type lists, and is genuinely essential. If you like the Art Ensemble of Chicago, "3 Compositions of New Jazz" (also 1968) is a gentle entry into Mr. Braxton's world.

005 The Music Improvisation Company 1011 David Holland/Barre Phillips - Music From Two Basses 1013 David Holland/Derek Bailey - Improvisation For Cello And Guitar The above are available on Japanese Universal CDs. Check Dusty Groove. i just got the Holland/Phillips.