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Matthew Shipp Trio at St. Andrews Episcopal Church

Courtesy of James Keepnews | Posted on October 18, 2016

Where

St. Andrews Episcopal Church
17 South Ave.
Beacon, NY
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When

Sat, December 3, 2016
8:00 pm

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Musicians

Michael Bisio
bass, acoustic

About


“It is listening to Matthew Shipp’s work that has always been a reminder to me that real Jazz music, no matter how refined or complex it can be, relies primarily on guts. Jazz, invariably, is a visceral and raw endeavor, often making Rock music seem soft in comparison. For the player and the listener, alike, it is a total experience. Matthew Shipp and his work have fascinated me since I first heard him many years ago. His originality and approach sometimes stretches the limits of what is considered Jazz music yet at the same time, describes perfectly the fierce freedom of it. It is always great to encounter such honesty in music. You know it when you hear it and it has a natural appeal but also carries a warning that you will have to deal with it on its terms. I don’t think Matthew has any other way of going about it.”...

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