Pastoral Composure

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".

Pastoral Composure
Studio album by
Matthew Shipp
Released2000
RecordedJanuary 6, 2000
StudioSeltzer Sound, New York City
GenreJazz
Length48:15
LabelThirsty Ear
ProducerMatthew Shipp
Matthew Shipp chronology
Gravitational Systems
(2000)		 Pastoral Composure
(2000)		 Expansion, Power, Release
(2001)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide[1]
Allmusic[2]

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."[2] The Pitchfork review by Matt LeMay claims "It's remarkably complex and musically proficient, yet instantly accessible, and a keeper in every respect."[3]

Track listing
All compositions by Matthew Shipp except as indicated
  1. "Gesture" – 6:49
  2. "Visions" – 7:56
  3. "Prelude to a Kiss" (Duke Ellington) – 4:38
  4. "Pastoral Composure" – 4:39
  5. "Progression" – 5:33
  6. "Frère Jacques" (Traditional) – 5:36
  7. "Merge" – 5:46
  8. "Inner Order" – 3:44
  9. "XTU" – 3:34

Personnel

References
  1. Brackett, Nathan (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. The Rolling Stone Album Guide (4th ed.). Fireside. pp. 732. ISBN 0743201698.
  2. Layne, Joslyn. Matthew Shipp – Pastoral Composure: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
  3. LeMay, Matt. Pastoral Composure review at Pitchfork
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