Matthew Shipp: Key Swing

Track

Key Swing

Artist

Matthew Shipp (piano), Joe Morris (bass), and Whit Dickey (drums)

CD

Piano Vortex (Thirsty Ear 57180)

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Musicians:

Matthew Shipp (piano), Joe Morris (bass), Whit Dickey (drums).

Composed by Matthew Shipp

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Recorded: MPI Studios. New York, February 28, 2007

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Rating: 91/100 (learn more)

A late-night, on-the-prowl groove permeates this compelling track. Shipp's solo is a striking example of what Gunther Schuller called, in an influential 1958 essay, thematic improvisation -- in essence, the solo develops and reworks a small number of musical motives, drawn primarily (in this instance) from the melody of Shipp's composition. And don't miss Shipp's acerbic comping chords, tonal clusters that bite and sting. Where other pianists stretch out, Shipp digs in more deeply. A gritty performance.

Reviewer: Ted Gioia

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