Released 1999 Length 47:33 Release date 1999 Genre Jazz | Recorded January 6, 1999 DNA
(1999) Magnetism
(1999) Label Thirsty Ear Recordings | |
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Studio Seltzer Sound, New York City Artists William Parker, Matthew Shipp Similar William Parker albums, Jazz albums | ||
DNA is an album by American jazz pianist Matthew Shipp with bassist William Parker, which was recorded in 1999 and released on Thirsty Ear. It was their second duo recording, the first was Zo. The album includes two traditional pieces, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and "Amazing Grace".
Contents
Reception
In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "Shipp's dense chords and atonal playing will remind some listeners of Cecil Taylor although there is a lyricism in his music (and an occasional use of space) that is very much his own."
Track listing
All compositions by Matthew Shipp except as indicated- "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" (Traditional) – 4:04
- "Cell Sequence" – 7:03
- "Genetic Alphabet" – 12:45
- "DNA" – 5:26
- "Orbit" – 4:31
- "Mr. Chromosome" – 11:42
- "Amazing Grace" (Traditional) – 2:02
Personnel
Songs
1When Johnny Comes Marching Home4:07
2Cell Sequence7:08
3Genetic Alphabet12:49
References
DNA (Matthew Shipp album) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA