Name: World Construct
Brand: Matthew Shipp Trio

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ESP5059CD

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-24

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0825481505925

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Matthew Shipp Trio

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Jazz

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ESP Disk

New York based experimental, avant-garde, and free-jazz label ESP Disk was founded in 1963 by Bernard Stollman. Originally known as Esperanto-Disk, the name was shortened to ESP-Disk'. Although it faced financial challenges in the US, the label gained recognition in Europe and Japan through licensing agreements. In 1992, Stollman licensed the catalog to German label ZYX Music for reissues on CD. The Japanese label Venus Records also licensed a number of titles. Subsequently, there were brief licensing agreements with Dutch label Calibre and Italian label Abraxas. Since 2005, ESP Disk of New York has resumed manufacturing and is releasing reissues, previously unreleased material, and new releases.

The label had several addresses over the years: 
<ul>
<li>180 Riverside Drive (1964-1966)</li>
<li>5 Riverside Drive (inbetween addresses)</li>
<li>156 Fifth Avenue (1966-1969)</li>
<li>300 W. 55 (1970)</li>
<li>Acorn Hill House, Krumville (1969-1972)</li>
<li>290 West End Ave (1973-1975)</li></ul>

ESP Disk's discography includes numerous notable releases spanning from ESP-1002 to ESP-3021.

The Matthew Shipp Trio is a jazz ensemble that has been creating music since 1992. Led by the talented pianist and composer Matthew Shipp, the trio has seen various changes in its lineup over the years. However, Shipp remains a constant and integral part of the group. Accompanied by renowned bassists such as William Parker and Michael Bisio, as well as drummers like Whit Dickey and Newman Baker, the trio has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the jazz scene.
The Matthew Shipp Trio's unique sound sets them apart from other artists in their genre. Drawing inspiration from avant-garde jazz, their music captivates listeners with its innovative compositions and improvisations. With influences ranging from traditional jazz to experimental sounds, they have created a distinct musical identity that appeals to both seasoned jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
If you enjoy artists such as David S. Ware, Wadada Leo Smith, or William Parker, then you are sure to appreciate the artistry of the Matthew Shipp Trio. Their collaborations with esteemed musicians like Roscoe Mitchell, Tyshawn Sorey, and Ivo Perelman further showcase their versatility and commitment to pushing boundaries within their craft.

Matthew Shipp's new album is titled World Construct. It’s a fitting title, for in his career of over three decades, he has constructed his own world of jazz. And I’m not just saying that: this press release could be entirely built from the raves of critics. “As Matthew Shipp's catalog expands, so does our understanding of the depth and breadth of his genius.”1 “A gateway to higher improvisation that is practically without parallel. Matthew Shipp is the connection between that past, present and future for jazzheads of all ages.”2 He “has produced a recording of great beauty and logic, creating distinct performances that are simultaneously shocking and beautiful, equally classic and daring. Shipp has been able to create pieces out of thin air that seem utterly worthy of composition. The music seems to be pulled directly from the realm where mathematics and magic collide. What Matthew Shipp has done is a profound achievement. ”3 “Shipp's music is an intellectual music. Literally, his ‘emotions’ seemingly taking cues from the impulses of his active mind as it instructs him how to move his fingers on the keyboard. Which doesn't mean his music is coldass or forbidding—a Matthew Shipp recording documents the many conceivable ways a human brain can work its magic. His brain’s capacity for surprise is his subject matter; it fascinates him, keeps him company on cold nights. While it's obviously true that many of our advanced musicians have mined the fertile ground that lies somewhere between their brains, hearts and limbs, it's just that Shipp is especially geniuslike at it.”4 “Unleashed with the kind of power imparted to them by his supple fingers, these notes and this music becomes something living and breathing, dancers indeed. Each title is seemingly a trigger which causes the hands—and fingers—of the pianist to leap and fly, and defy gravity not only with notes that ascend, light as air, as if to a rarefied realm. This is clearly the creation of a major composer whose pianism also suggests great cohesion of form and function, and above all, lyricism that sets Mr. Shipp apart in the same way that it did for musicians such as Thelonious Monk and Cecil Taylor. ''5 ''Matthew Shipp confirms he is one of the best pianists of his generation. A monumental work that befits a place of choice in the jazz piano pantheon.''6 So you won’t want to miss World Construct, recorded during the pandemic with his trio of five years. It will soon be seen as an important piece of the jazz edifice that is Mr. Shipp’s magnificent career.

World Construct

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