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Matthew Shipp Celebrates Elasticity at Jazz Standard
The Matthew Shipp Trio with Michael Bisio and Whit Dickey will be closing out February with two days of performance at Jazz Standard to celebrate the release of Elastic Aspects on Thirsty Ear Records. There will be two shows each night at 7:30 and 9:30 with a cover charge of $20.00 for each show. Elastic Aspects ...
Matthew Shipp: Elastic Aspects
by William Carey
There is a moment fairly early on in pianist Matthew Shipp's Elastic Aspects, when the solo piano that has been hypnotizing for several minutes ends and is replaced by a rather angry and anxious sounding bass, bowed fervently by trio mate Michael Bisio. It is startling, and is soon replaced by the feathery light drumming of ...
Matthew Shipp Trio: Elastic Aspects
by Troy Collins
From the sublime introspection of Bill Evans' legendary trio to the unfettered expressionism of Cecil Taylor's various units, the acoustic piano trio has proven to be one of the jazz tradition's most versatile and enduring configurations. Underscored by percussion, the pairing of two chord-based instruments facilitates a wide range of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic freedom, enabling ...
Matthew Shipp Trio: Elastic Aspects
by Mark Corroto
When speaking of the development of the piano trio, talk inevitably turns to its different lineups, such a the evolution of Bill Evans' trio before and after the Scott LaFaro, or the differing approaches of drummers Paul Motian and Joe La Barbera. For Matthew Shipp, his latest company signals a sort of turning point--perhaps even a ...
Matthew Shipp: Elastic Aspects
by Chris Rich
Elasticity is expressed throughout this Matthew Shipp trio release in the deftness of transitions, the focused investigations of central elements in music and a selection structure that has its own striking cohesion. The piano gets its elaborate discovery expedition with corresponding investigations from bassist Michael Bisio and drummer Whit Dickey. Recorded in July ...
Paul Dunmall Quartet : London, England, January 9, 2012
by John Sharpe
Paul Dunmall / Matthew Bourne / Steve Davis / Dave KaneVortex Jazz ClubLondon, UKJanuary 9, 2012 Although saxophonist Paul Dunmall performs in London with reasonable frequency, he rarely appears in the same configuration twice. But for anyone who's heard his excellent Moment To Moment (Slam, 2009), tonight's gig was not to ...
John Sharpe's Best Releases of 2011
by John Sharpe
Here are ten new releases and three reissues which stood out from those heard this year: Wadada Leo Smith's OrganicHeart's ReflectionsCuneiform String ensembles and fusion don't usually go together, but in AACM trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith's universe anything is possible. His Organic ensemble made its first ...
Matthew Shipp Counts His Blessings for 2011
Matthew Shipp's ten highlights of the year 1.The reception of my cd Art of the Improviser. 2. Gigging with my trio with Michael Bisio and Whit Dickey,not only great players, but incredible people to share road life with. 3. Recording my upcoming 2012 CD Elastic Aspects with my trio of Bisio and Dickey. 4. Continuing to ...
Elastic Aspects
Label: Thirsty Ear Recordings
Released: 2011
Track listing: Alternative Aspects; Aspects; Psychic Counterpart; Frame Focus; Flow
Chart; Mute Voice; Explosive Aspects; Raw Materials; Rainforest; Stage
10; Dimension; Elastic Aspects; Elastic Eye.
Cosmic Lieder
Label: AUM Fidelity
Released: 2011
Track listing: Bleed; Ultima Thule; Zillo Valla; Mandrakk; Overvold; Weeja Dell; Motherboxxx; Black Lightning; Nix Uotan; Jonesy; 4-D Vision; Geh-Jedollah.


