Released 2000 Length 48:15 Release date 2000 Label Thirsty Ear Recordings | Recorded January 6, 2000 Artist Matthew Shipp Producer Matthew Shipp Genre Jazz | |
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Studio Seltzer Sound, New York City Pastoral Composure
(2000) Expansion, Power, Release
(2001) Similar Matthew Shipp albums, Jazz albums | ||
Pastoral Composure is an album by American jazz pianist Matthew Shipp recorded in 2000 and released on Thirsty Ear. It was the first installment of the Blue Series, a collection of releases curated by Shipp. He leads a quartet with trumpeter Roy Campbell, bassist William Parker and drummer Gerald Cleaver. The album includes a version of Duke Ellington composition "Prelude to a Kiss" and a rendition of the French traditional song "Frère Jacques".
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Reception
In her review for AllMusic, Joslyn Layne states "one of Shipp's more accessible albums, making it great place to start for those interested in checking out this important modern jazz pianist." The Pitchfork review by Matt LeMay claims "It's remarkably complex and musically proficient, yet instantly accessible, and a keeper in every respect."
Track listing
All compositions by Matthew Shipp except as indicated- "Gesture" – 6:49
- "Visions" – 7:56
- "Prelude to a Kiss" (Duke Ellington) – 4:38
- "Pastoral Composure" – 4:39
- "Progression" – 5:33
- "Frère Jacques" (Traditional) – 5:36
- "Merge" – 5:46
- "Inner Order" – 3:44
- "XTU" – 3:34
Personnel
Songs
1Gesture6:49
2Visions7:56
3Prelude to a Kiss4:39