Happy birthday! Anthony Braxton turns 80 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on June 4, 2025

The iconic and legendary musician turns 80 on Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2025.

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Anthony Braxton is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Anthony Braxton (For Alto, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Braxton, a cultural icon

Born in Chicago on June 4, 1945, Anthony Braxton's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Braxton's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Anthony hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Anthony Braxton as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Anthony, you're the best!