DNA

by Matthew Shipp

Overview

The very adventurous pianist Matthew Shipp performs a set of duets with one of his main inspirations, bassist William Parker. They start off with a dark rendition of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," play five spontaneous improvisations (three of which are concise) and close off the recital with a brief "Amazing Grace." Shipp's dense chords and atonal playing will remind some listeners of Cecil Taylor although there is a lyricism in his music (and an occasional use of space) that is very much his own. As usual, Parker plays in a driving fashion yet creates a wide variety of often other-worldly sounds. This CD will not convert any conservative listeners but it is up to Shipp's usual level. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/04/1999
Label:	Thirsty Ear
UPC:	0700435706729
Rank:	155188

Tracks

1. When Johnny Comes Marching Home
2. Cell Sequence
3. Genetic Alphabet
4. DNA
5. Orbit
6. Mr. Chromosome
7. Amazing Grace

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Matthew Shipp   Primary Artist,Piano
William Parker   Primary Artist,Bass

Technical Credits

John Newton   Composer
Public Domain   Composer