By the Law of Music
Matthew Shipp · 1997
60 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A bold exploration of avant-garde jazz, intertwining complex rhythms with ethereal melodies and improvisational flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- bold explorations of musical boundaries
- captivating improvisational moments unfold
- introspective listening for deep focus
- varied track lengths surprise continuously
Maybe skip if you want
- seeks straightforward melodic structure
- prefers predictable rhythmic patterns
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'By the Law of Music' was Matthew Shipp's third album, solidifying his voice within the avant-garde jazz scene following his breakthrough with 'Black Magic' in 1996. At this point, Shipp had begun to establish a reputation for pushing boundaries in jazz, showcasing his inventive piano compositions and deep improvisational skills.
- Stylistic neighbors
- William Hooker· Sun Ra· Cecil Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Signal 0:17
- 2 By the Law of Music 2:51
- 3 Implicit 6:58
- 4 Fair Play 5:00
- 5 Grid 6:45
- 6 Whole Movement 3:05
- 7 Game of Control 7:56
- 8 Point to Point 4:21
- 9 P X 3:28
- 10 Grid 5:36
- 11 Coo 5:05
- 12 X Z U 4:31
- 13 Solitude 4:53
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