Matthew Shipp's "Duos with Mat Maneri & Joe Morris" is a captivating exploration of free jazz and avant-garde sounds, released on October 18, 2011, under the hatOLOGY label. This album showcases the dynamic interplay between Shipp on piano, Mat Maneri on violin, and Joe Morris on electric guitar, delivering a fresh and boundary-pushing take on nu jazz. Spanning 59 minutes, the album features 11 tracks, each offering a unique blend of improvisational brilliance and intricate musical dialogue. From the opening "Thesis" to the reflective closer "Our Journey," the trio navigates through complex compositions like "Gravitational Systems" and "Particle 2," demonstrating their mastery of both structure and spontaneity. Shipp's conceptual depth and technical prowess are on full display, making this album a standout in his discography and a testament to the power of collaborative jazz.
(C) 2011 Hat Hut Records, Ltd.
Tracks
ThesisMatthew Shipp Duo, Mat Maneri, Joe Morris
Landscape HarmonyMatthew Shipp Duo, Mat Maneri, Joe Morris
Action and ReactionMatthew Shipp Duo, Mat Maneri, Joe Morris
Gravitational SystemsMatthew Shipp Duo, Mat Maneri, Joe Morris
FableMatthew Shipp Duo, Mat Maneri, Joe Morris
Series of PlanesMatthew Shipp Duo, Mat Maneri, Joe Morris
Simple RelationsMatthew Shipp Duo, Mat Maneri, Joe Morris
ElasticityMatthew Shipp Duo, Mat Maneri, Joe Morris
Particle 2Matthew Shipp Duo, Mat Maneri, Joe Morris
KnotsMatthew Shipp Duo, Mat Maneri, Joe Morris
Our JourneyMatthew Shipp Duo, Mat Maneri, Joe Morris