Root of Things is an album by American jazz pianist Matthew Shipp, which was recorded in 2013 and released on Relative Pitch. It was the second studio recording by his trio with Michael Bisio on bass and Whit Dickey on drums.

Reception

In a review for JazzTimes Mike Shanley states "If anyone is still convinced that Shipp doesn’t know how to swing, the walking bass and syncopated chords of 'Jazz It' should prove otherwise."

Track listing

All compositions by Matthew Shipp
  1. "Root of Things" – 6:33
  2. "Jazz It" – 9:39
  3. "Code J" – 4:04
  4. "Path" – 9:46
  5. "Pulse Code" – 4:11
  6. "Solid Circuit" – 9:32

Personnel

  • Matthew Shipp – piano
  • Michael Bisio – bass
  • Whit Dickey – drums

References


Getting to the root of things Woodland Elements

Underfoot GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THINGS at PLANTSGIVING TIME

ROOT Introduction Object Science) Library

The Root of All Things Photograph by M Pace Fine Art America

Why Root Causes? Roots of Health Inequity