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  1. When Johnny Comes Marching Home
  2. Cell Sequence
  3. Genetic Alphabet
  4. DNA
  5. Orbit
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  1. When Johnny Comes Marching Home
  2. Cell Sequence
  3. Genetic Alphabet
  4. DNA
  5. Orbit
  6. Mr. Chromosome
  7. Amazing Grace
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The very adventurous pianist Matthew Shipp performs a set of duets with one of his main inspirations, bassist William Parker. They start off with a dark rendition of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," play five spontaneous improvisations (three of which are concise) and close off the recital with a brief "Amazing Grace." Shipp's dense chords and atonal playing will remind some listeners of Cecil Taylor although there is a lyricism in his music (and an occasional use of space) that is very much his own. As usual, Parker ...

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DNA 1999, Thirsty Ear

UPC: 700435706729

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