Expansion, Power, Release
Matthew Shipp · 2001
56 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A cerebral exploration of free jazz, where improvisation intertwines with structured compositions in a dynamic soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cerebral engagement with improvisation
- short, focused listening bursts
- dynamically shifting soundscapes
- explorative late-night sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Expansion, Power, Release' was released in 2001, Matthew Shipp was already an established figure in avant-garde jazz, known for his innovative piano work. This album came after his critically acclaimed release 'Nu Bop' and further solidified his reputation as a leader in the experimental jazz realm, pushing the boundaries of the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- William Hooker· Sun Ra· Cecil Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Organs 2:22
- 2 Expansion 2:57
- 3 Waltz 3:58
- 4 Combinational Entity 2:31
- 5 Speech of Form 5:01
- 6 Environment 3:00
- 7 Weave Now a Web Rooted 5:38
- 8 Connection 2:27
- 9 Pulse Form 3:10
- 10 Power 8:23
- 11 Functional Form 2:58
- 12 Reflex 2:21
- 13 Release 8:07
- 14 One More 3:11
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