SHIPP, MATTHEW - Gospel according to Matthew and Michael

"Matthew Shipp’s Chamber Ensemble—Shipp on piano, Michael Bisio on bass, and Mat Maneri on viola—bridges classical and jazz with Maneri’s voice providing a key connective thread. Across fifteen pieces, the trio shifts fluidly between dark interplay, airy textures, and bursts of density, with roles that remain intentionally fluid. The album succeeds on the group’s deep telepathy, balancing spontaneity and restraint with consistent grace."