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Roscoe Mitchell / Matthew Shipp: Accelerated Projection
ByAlthough demarcated into seven parts, marking changes in dynamics, the performance is continuous. It presents a wonderfully gripping feat of concentrated interaction. The start is unanticipated in its pastoral languor, with tinkling piano and almost hesitant alto saxophone. But, thereafter, emerge the sort of bracing angular contours one might expect. Shipp weaves a rich sonic carpet from gushing thickly-voiced runs, abrupt accents and resounding depth-charges. Mitchell remains an uncompromising figure, using a vinegary tone and unparalleled mastery of circular breathing to embark on staggering rollercoaster journeys.
High energy passages such as "IV" and "VI," where quick-fire staccato piano fuels Mitchell's surge into ferocious streams of sinuous waves, are tempered with more reflective episodes such as "V," where Shipp plucks at the piano's interior and Mitchell sustains long pure notes on flute (in contrast to his saxophone lines which are rarely uninflected). An especially strong connection exists between Mitchell's rampaging upper register and Shipp's ringing bass-clusters. Such exchanges speak of intense mutual listening going on, meaning that the direction and duration of the flow is the product of an ongoing negotiation. It results in both enjoying an unaccompanied spell early on, but it's together that the sparks really fly.
Track Listing
Accelerated Projection I; Accelerated Projection II; Accelerated Projection III; Accelerated Projection IV; Accelerated Projection V; Accelerated Projection VI; Accelerated Projection VII.
Personnel
Roscoe Mitchell
saxophoneRoscoe Mitchell: Alto and Soprano Saxophones, flute; Matthew Shipp: Piano.
Album information
Title: Accelerated Projection | Year Released: 2018 | Record Label: Rogue Art
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About Roscoe Mitchell
Instrument: Saxophone
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