Conception Vessel Explained

Conception Vessel
Type:	Album
Artist:	Paul Motian
Cover:	Conception Vessel.jpg
Released:	1973
Recorded:	November 25–26, 1972
Genre:	Post-bop, free jazz, contemporary jazz
Length:	41:31
Label:	ECM 1028 ST
Producer:	Manfred Eicher
Next Title:	Tribute
Next Year:	1974

Conception Vessel is the debut album by American jazz drummer Paul Motian, recorded over two days in November 1972 and released on ECM the following year, featuring performances from pianist Keith Jarrett (also featured on flute), bassist Charlie Haden, violinist Leroy Jenkins, guitarist Sam Brown and flautist Becky Friend.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "This is Motian's debut as a leader. It includes ambitious cuts with guitarist Sam Brown and also features pianist Keith Jarrett."^[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Paul Motian

1. "Georgian Bay" – 7:31
2. "Ch'i Energy" – 2:37
3. "Rebica" – 11:14
4. "Conception Vessel" – 7:46
5. "American Indian: Song of Sitting Bull" – 2:45
6. "Inspiration from a Vietnamese Lullaby" – 9:41

Personnel

• Paul Motian – drums, percussion
• Keith Jarrett – piano (4), flute (5)
• Sam Brown – guitar (1, 3)
• Leroy Jenkins – violin (6)
• Becky Friend – flute (6)
• Charlie Haden – bass (1, 3, 6)

Notes and References

1. Wynn, R. Allmusic Review accessed June 26, 2011