• Source: Pastoral Composure

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".




Reception



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."
The Pitchfork review by Matt LeMay claims: "It's remarkably complex and musically proficient, yet instantly accessible, and a keeper in every respect."




Track listing


All compositions by Matthew Shipp except as indicated
"Gesture" – 6:49
"Visions" – 7:56
"Prelude to a Kiss" (Duke Ellington) – 4:38
"Pastoral Composure" – 4:39
"Progression" – 5:33
"Frère Jacques" (Traditional) – 5:36
"Merge" – 5:46
"Inner Order" – 3:44
"XTU" – 3:34




Personnel


Matthew Shipp - piano
Roy Campbell - trumpet, pocket trumpet, flugelhorn
William Parker – bass
Gerald Cleaver – drums




References

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