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".
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."[2]
The Pitchfork review by Matt LeMay claims: "It's remarkably complex and musically proficient, yet instantly accessible, and a keeper in every respect."[4]
Track listing
All compositions by Matthew Shipp except as indicated
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".
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."[2]
The Pitchfork review by Matt LeMay claims: "It's remarkably complex and musically proficient, yet instantly accessible, and a keeper in every respect."[4]
Track listing
All compositions by Matthew Shipp except as indicated