Matthew Shipp

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "Shipp's music pulses with dissonant harmonies and intricate rhythms while embracing moments of stark silence that amplify tension and release."

Matthew Shipp is a significant figure in contemporary jazz, wielding his piano as an instrument of exploration and expression that reshapes the listener's understanding of sound. His work serves as a bridge between traditional jazz forms and avant-garde practices, fostering a dialogue that challenges conventions and invites deeper engagement with musical language. By expanding the sonic vocabulary of jazz, Shipp encourages audiences to reconsider the genre's boundaries, making his contributions pivotal in the evolution of modern music. Shipp’s approach is deeply rooted in improvisation, where his spontaneous compositions reveal complex emotional landscapes. He often emphasizes space and silence, allowing each note to resonate fully before moving on to the next, cultivating an atmosphere that both captivates and unsettles. This method not only showcases his technical prowess but also creates a rich tapestry of sound that feels alive, evolving with each performance. Thematically, Shipp explores notions of identity, existence, and the cosmos, often blending abstraction with poignant introspection. His writing reflects a unique voice that balances sincerity with impressionistic imagery, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in a nuanced auditory experience rather than simply narrating stories. The result is a meditative journey through soundscapes that provoke thought and emotion alike.

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Magical Incantation

The Intrinsic Nature of Shipp

Gravity without Airs

Pathways

Old Stories

Flow of Everything

Codebreaker

Reels

Then Now

The Piano Equation

The Clawed Stone

What If?

Skin and Bones

Conference of the Mat/ts

Zer0

Ao Vivo Jazz na Fábrica

Invisible Touch at Taktlos Zürich

Piano Song

Live at Okuden

Our Lady of the Flowers

The Conduct of Jazz

The Gospel According to Matthew & Michael

To Duke

I've Been to Many Places

Root of Things

Piano Sutras

Floating Ice

Broken Partials

Art of the Improviser

4D

Harmonic Disorder

Un Piano

Right Hemisphere

Piano Vortex

One

Harmony and Abyss

The Trio Plays Ware

Equilibrium

Songs

Nu Bop

New Orbit

Expansion, Power, Release

Gravitational Systems

Magnetism

DNA

Strata

The Multiplication Table

Before the World

Thesis

By the Law of Music

Prism

2-Z

Symbol Systems

Circular Temple

Sonic Explorations

The New Synthax

We Speak

Live in Nuremberg

Space Cube Jazz

World Construct

The Cosmic Piano

The Data

Amalgam

Cactus

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