In Finland Explained

In Finland
Type:Live
Artist:Joe McPhee, Matthew Shipp and Dominic Duval
Cover:In Finland.jpg
Released:2005
Recorded:July 24, 2004
Venue:Raahe-Sali in Raahe, Finland.
Genre:Jazz
Length:72:57
Label:Cadence Jazz CJR 1186
Producer:Bob Rusch
Chronology:Joe McPhee
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In Finland is a live album by multi-instrumentalist Joe McPhee, pianist Matthew Shipp and bassist Dominic Duval recorded in 2004 and released on the Cadence Jazz label.[1]

Reception

Allmusic reviewer Steve Loewy states "By the end of this full-length recording, the listener has participated in a journey that applies new perspectives to common themes, challenges traditional concepts, and soars toward a paradigm of order and structure that emerges from a morass of free improvisation -- a magnificent feat that sparkles majestically". On All About Jazz Rex Butters wrote "These three musicians blend their distinctive voices to unite in the interwoven wonder of improvised performance. Maintaining a compelling dynamism throughout, In Finland captures a valuable musical moment and brings an updated look at Matthew Shipp for some thirsty ears".[2] In JazzTimes Mike Shanley noted "Ultimately, the touchstones are noticeable but they're outweighed by the music that McPhee, Shipp and Duval create in the moment.[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Joe McPhee, Matthew Shipp and Domenic Duval.

  1. "Never Before" – 32:43
  2. "Never Again" – 25:29
  3. "In Finland" – 14:45

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://joemcphee.com/in-finland.html Joe McPhee discography
  2. Butters, R., All About Jazz Review, May 21, 2006
  3. Shanley, M., JazzTimes Review, July/August 2006