New Orbit

New Orbit
Studio album by Matthew Shipp
Released	2001
Recorded	September 14, 2000
Studio	Seltzer Sound, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:08
Label	Thirsty Ear
Producer	Matthew Shipp
Matthew Shipp chronology
Expansion, Power, Release (2001) New Orbit (2001) Songs (2002)

New Orbit is an album by American jazz pianist

Professional ratings

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

In his review for AllMusic, Paula Edelstein states "New Orbit is an excellent delivery of avant-garde and free jazz that remains uncompromising, unrelenting, and totally individual."^[2]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz says that "The music is becoming more obviously accessible, yet more mysterious at the same time - a fascinating agenda."^[3]

The

In his review for PopMatters, Andrew Johnson notes "Clocking in at a little under forty minutes, one of the most attractive aspects of Matthew Shipp's New Orbit is its brevity and focus."^[5]

All compositions by Matthew Shipp

1. "New Orbit" – 2:59
2. "Paradox X" – 4:31
3. "Orbit 2" – 3:39
4. "Chi" – 7:50
5. "Orbit 3" – 2:23
6. "U Feature" – 3:56
7. "Syntax" – 7:16
8. "Maze Hint" – 1:09
9. "Paradox Y" – 3:54
10. "Orbit 4" – 1:31

• Matthew Shipp – piano
• Wadada Leo Smith – trumpet
• William Parker – bass
• drums