Pastoral Composure
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| Pastoral Composure | ||||
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| Released | 2000 | |||
| Recorded | January 6, 2000 | |||
| Studio | Seltzer Sound, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 48:15 | |||
| Label | Thirsty Ear | |||
| Producer | Matthew Shipp | |||
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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".
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The New Rolling Stone Album Guide |  [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
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."[1] The Pitchfork review by Matt LeMay claims: "It's remarkably complex and musically proficient, yet instantly accessible, and a keeper in every respect."[4]
