Morphogenesis is an album by American jazz saxophonist Steve Coleman, which was recorded in 2016 and released on Pi Recordings.
| Morphogenesis | ||||
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| Released | 2017 | |||
| Recorded | September 23–25, 2016 | |||
| Studio | Systems Two, Brooklyn | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 60:34 | |||
| Label | Pi Recordings | |||
| Producer | Steve Coleman | |||
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Background edit
The band Natal Eclipse, assembled specifically for the project, includes musicians who have long been in Coleman's circle: trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson, vocalist Jen Shyu, and tenor saxophonist María Grand. They are joined by pianist Matt Mitchell and some musicians who typically perform in a classical music context: clarinetist Rane Moore, violinist Kristin Lee, bassist Greg Chudzik, and percussionist Neeraj Mehta.[1] Most of the compositions are inspired by movements in boxing.[2]
Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Down Beat |  [3] |
The Down Beat review by James Hale states, "Morphogenesis sounds like another high point in the leader's ongoing journey to create his own language."[3]
The PopMatters review by Will Layman notes, "The remarkable strength of Steve Coleman's recent work is that he has found a way to make his music more complex, more diverse, and more appealing all at once."[4]
The Point of Departure review by Troy Collins states, "More so than many of his recent efforts, Morphogenesis stands as a key document in the development of Coleman's compositional progress."[5]
Track listing edit
All Compositions by Steve Coleman
- "Inside Game" – 9:35
- "Pull Counter" – 5:18
- "Roll Under and Angles" – 4:31
- "NOH" – 4:39
- "Morphing" – 14:08
- "Shoulder Roll" – 5:10
- "SPAN" – 3:45
- "Dancing and Jabbing" – 6:58
- "Horda" – 6:30
Personnel edit
- Steve Coleman – alto saxophone
- Jonathan Finlayson – trumpet
- Maria Grand – tenor saxophone
- Rane Moore – clarinet
- Kristin Lee – violin
- Jen Shyu – vocals
- Matt Mitchell – piano
- Greg Chudzik – bass
- Neeraj Mehta – percussion on 3,4,6,7,9
References edit
- ^ Morphogenesis on Pi Recordings
- ^ On Steve Coleman's 'Morphogenesis,' Art Becomes Sport on NPR
- ^ a b Hale, James. Morphogenesis review. Down Beat September 17: page 62. Print.
- ^ Layman, Will. Morphogenesis review at PopMatters
- ^ Collins, Troy. Morphogenesis review at Point of Departure