Matthew Shipp at Bohemian Caverns

Pianist Matthew Shipp is one of the hottest items in the New York City jazz scene. He offers a vibe
that is distinguished with intriguing and challenging displays.

Shipp’s expansive work in a trio format is highlighted with long time rhythm section from drummer
Whit Dickey. Texturally, Dickey brings everything from a raspy murmur of brushes to a fierce bashing of
cymbals with his interactions, creating a dialogue with both bass and piano. To add to this mix is the extremely
gifted Michael Bisio, on bass, who is a genuine stylist dazzling on his instrument. Both Dickey and Bisio...

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Pianist Matthew Shipp is one of the hottest items in the New York City jazz scene. He offers a vibe
that is distinguished with intriguing and challenging displays.

Shipp’s expansive work in a trio format is highlighted with long time rhythm section from drummer
Whit Dickey. Texturally, Dickey brings everything from a raspy murmur of brushes to a fierce bashing of
cymbals with his interactions, creating a dialogue with both bass and piano. To add to this mix is the extremely
gifted Michael Bisio, on bass, who is a genuine stylist dazzling on his instrument. Both Dickey and Bisio
are seasoned improvisers and leaders in the own rights, bringing to the trio a level of creatively of exquisite
styling. . According to Barbara Januszkiewicz, Shipp’s partner in his upcoming short-film endeavor The
Composer, “Shipp’s hauntingly beautiful composition and the way he expands upon the traditional idea of
a jazz piano-bass-drums trio, as he does on this year’s ‘Art of the Improvisers’, showcases Shipp’s faultless
technique. Shipp’s ability to respond quickly and creatively to all types of high-level artistic dialogues is
impressively commanding."

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