Doctor Octagon - Octagonecologyst Joni Mitchell - Hejira DJ Spooky - Under the Influence Anti Pop Consortium - The Ends Against the Middle Jimi Hendrix - Band of Gypsies Mahavishnu Orchestra - The Inner Mounting Flame Portishead - Dummy Thelonious Monk - Piano Solo Duke Ellington - Unknown Session Sal Mosca - A Concert

For more than a decade, pianist Matthew Shipp has broken barriers and genre with his original style. On his latest release, Nu Bop, he continues to challenge the limits and preconceptions of jazz with this explosive, beats-driven modern jazz recording.

To learn more about Matthew Ship, read our June 1999 interview or visit his website at www.matthewshipp.com.