Elsewhere (Joe Morris album)

Elsewhere is an album by American jazz guitarist Joe Morris which was recorded in 1996 and released on Homestead. The Joe Morris Ensemble features pianist Matthew Shipp's regular trio with bassist William Parker and drummer Whit Dickey. Morris and Shipp played together once with violinist Mat Maneri in Boston four or five years before.[1]

Elsewhere
Studio album by Joe Morris
Released	1996
Recorded	February 26, 1996
Studio	Sorcerer Sound, New York
Genre	Jazz
Length	60:09
Label	Homestead
Producer	Joe Morris, Steven Joerg
Joe Morris chronology
No Vertigo (1995) Elsewhere (1996) You Be Me (1997)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[3]

In his review for AllMusic, David R. Adler states "Morris is highly compelling throughout, both in terms of technique and sonic creation."[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz says "Morris' dogged concentration on melody and his refusal to fall back on harmonic cushions and props is communicated to his three partners, all of whom also have a strong stake in this brand of ragged improvisation."[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Joe Morris

1. "Plexus" – 8:03
2. "Elsewhere" – 13:58
3. "Cirrus" – 5:13
4. "Violet" – 11:37
5. "Mind's Eye" – 6:16
6. "Rotunda" – 15:02

Personnel

• Joe Morris - guitar
• Matthew Shipp – piano
• William Parker – bass
• Whit Dickey – drums

References

1. Original Liner Notes by Ben Ratliff
2. Adler, David R.. Joe Morris – Elsewhere: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved March 8, 2014.
3. Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2002). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (6th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 1069. ISBN 0140515216.