"Probably no one better qualified to make a Braxton tribute than these guys." – S. Victor Aaron / Something Else Reviews Celebrating Anthony Braxton on his 75th birthday, THUMBSCREW digs into the Tricentric Archives, focusing on previously unrecorded pieces by the legendary composer, multi-wind master and bandleader. The all-star collective trio releases its fifth album for Cuneiform, The Anthony Braxton Project. For fans familiar with Braxton’s music the project offers a whole new window into his genius for designing protean musical situations pregnant with possibilities. Those less acquainted with his work might find themselves enthralled and amazed by the sheer diversity of rhythmic and melodic material explored by Thumbscrew. Invited to explore the Tri-Centric Foundation’s voluminous Braxton archives in New Haven, Connecticut as part of the Braxton75 celebration, the trio spent a long afternoon looking for rarely played pieces that could fit their instrumental palette. “The idea was for us to choose compositions of Anthony’s, mostly early compositions, which hadn’t been previously recorded (or, in a couple cases, recorded only once or twice),” says Halvorson. “We chose pieces that captured our imagination and that we thought would work... more credits released July 24, 2020 Tomas Fujiwara - Drums and Vibraphone Mary Halvorson - Guitar Michael Formanek - Double Bass All compositions by Anthony Braxton. Recorded September 8–11, 2019 by Nate Campisi at Mr. Smalls Studio, Pittsburgh, PA. Mixed January & February 2020 by Jake K. Leckie, Los Angeles, CA. Mastered March 2020 by Nick Lloyd at Firehouse 12, New Haven, CT.