Some new stuff... I've found Mr. Shipp to be one of the more innovative/interesting musicians out of the newer string of jazz musicians (along with Colin Stetson). This piece kind of reminds of Schoenberg's piano-oriented work.
Anyways, I recommend looking into either Nu Bop, Art of the Improviser, or New Orbit if you're interested.
And some old stuff... This is one of my favorite pieces by Mingus, but this version in particular is my favorite... especially with the instrumental "falling out" between Dolphy and Jordan.
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