Anthony Braxton discography

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Discography for jazz saxophonist Anthony Braxton.

Discography

As leader/co-leader

With Circle

With Creative Construction Company

As sideman

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References

  1. "Anthony Braxton". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 September 2018.

see for full discography the German book: Timo Hoyer: Anthony Braxton – Creative Music. Wolke Verlag, Hofheim 2021.

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