Pastoral Composure (2000)

Matthew Shipp is 9 februari 2009 te gast bij JazzPodium Drienerlo (JPD) in de Vrijhof, Enschede. Dit album is 'album pick' uit het oeuvre van deze avant garde-pianist op Allmusic: "With his unique and recognizable style, pianist Matthew Shipp creates music in which free jazz and modern classical intertwine. On this rich and moving album, Shipp is joined by trumpeter and flugelhorn player Roy Campbell, leading bassist William Parker, and drummer Gerald Cleaver. The album doesn't lose momentum from the dramatic opener, "Gesture," through the solo piano exposition -- the shortest number and closer -- "XTU." While Matthew Shipp has come out with numerous releases these past several years, resulting in a slightly overwhelming catalogue, "Pastoral Composure" is a necessary listen for fans. It is also one of Shipp's more accessible albums, making it great place to start for those interested in checking out this important modern jazz pianist." (Joslyn Layne, Allmusic)