First Duo Concert

First Duo Concert is an album by American jazz saxophonist Anthony Braxton and British guitarist Derek Bailey, recorded in 1974 at the Wigmore Hall in London and released by Emanem.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Steve Loewy stated that the album is "surprisingly accessible, and contrasts two complementary approaches within the free music genre". Template:Album ratings

Track listing

All compositions by Anthony Braxton and Derek Bailey except as indicated

1. "The First Set - Area 1" – 8:22
2. "The First Set - Area 2" – 3:12
3. "The First Set - Area 3 (Open)" – 8:44
4. "The First Set – Area 4 (Solo)" (Bailey) – 2:43
5. "The First Set – Area 5" – 5:21
6. "The First Set – Area 6" – 6:08
7. "The Second Set – Area 7" – 6:48
8. "The Second Set – Area 8" – 6:23
9. "The Second Set – Area 9 (Solo)" (Braxton) – 5:56
10. "The Second Set – Area 10" – 4:29
11. "The Second Set – Area 11 (Open)" – 15:29
12. "The Second Set – Area 12" – 3:57

• • Recorded at the Wigmore Hall in London on June 30, 1974

Personnel

• Anthony Braxton – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano clarinet, clarinet, contrabass clarinet, flute
• Derek Bailey – electric guitar, acoustic guitar (tracks 1–8 & 10–12)