| Pastoral Composure | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Matthew Shipp |
| Cover: | Pastoral_composure_cover.jpeg |
| Released: | 2000 |
| Recorded: | January 6, 2000 |
| Studio: | Seltzer Sound, New York City |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 48:15 |
| Label: | Thirsty Ear |
| Producer: | Matthew Shipp |
| Chronology: | Matthew Shipp |
| Prev Title: | Gravitational Systems |
| Prev Year: | 2000 |
| Next Title: | Expansion, Power, Release |
| Next Year: | 2001 |
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".
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."The Pitchfork review by Matt LeMay claims: "It's remarkably complex and musically proficient, yet instantly accessible, and a keeper in every respect."[1]
All compositions by Matthew Shipp except as indicated