Legendary saxophonist, composer and lifelong musical innovator Anthony Braxton turns 80 today — June 4, 2025 — and Burning Ambulance Music is helping to celebrate his life of creativity with the release of Quartet (England) 1985, a digital collection of four complete, previously unreleased concerts featuring pianist Marilyn Crispell, bassist Mark Dresser, and drummer Gerry Hemingway.
“We could have a box set. Show the complete spectrum of what this group is capable of.” – Anthony Braxton, November 1985
“THIS MUSIC IS REALLY SOMETHING! The music is equal to the best of the quartet – maybe it’s even better than that.” – Anthony Braxton, November 2024