Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on June 04, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Anthony Braxton! You've improvised your way through life so brilliantly that even the MacArthur Foundation had to call you a genius. Clearly, jazz isn't just your passion—it's practically afraid not to follow wherever you lead.

From earning the prestigious NEA Jazz Master title in 2014 to continually redefining musical boundaries with fearless creativity, you've shown us all how it's done. May this birthday be as timeless and innovative as one of your legendary compositions—and may every candle on your cake represent another groundbreaking note in life's endless jam session. Keep swinging and improvising forever!