clifford_thornton Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) It gives me great pleasure to announce that Singularity Codex – Matthew Shipp on RogueArt is slated to be released in early summer. This is my first book, and it's been a long time coming. Over the course of 200 pages Singularity Codex presents the work of Shipp and his numerous collaborators within the broader jazz and free music continuum, and covers in detail the pianist's 25 current and forthcoming albums for RogueArt (and one book with poet Steve Dalachinsky). Neither a strict biography nor a discography, this volume includes numerous interviews, photographs, and aesthetic meditations that frame the music, its connections, and surrounding philosophy and history. Whether or not you are familiar with Shipp and his work, this book is a fascinating read. Singularity Codex will be available directly from RogueArt as well as through your favorite book/record store. Librarians and educators should get in touch if they want to have a copy of this or other RogueArt publications on their shelves. Please feel free to pass this along to anyone you think might be interested. In everlasting appreciation to Shipp and publisher/producer Michel Dorbon for gently guiding this unique book to publication. I can't wait for you to read it. Edited May 17, 2023 by clifford_thornton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Not my scene but big congratulations! What is the derivation of "singularity codex"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Just read your Insta post, congratulations Clifford. I used to follow Shipp's releases closely but gave up due to the sheer number so this feels like a good opportunity to reacquaint. I should purchasing from Rogue Art will be my best bet in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) On 5/17/2023 at 12:08 PM, Dan Gould said: Not my scene but big congratulations! What is the derivation of "singularity codex"? Thanks! Good question. Shipp and I talk extensively about the idea of a singularity and the way in which the universe, God, and language are manifested through improvised music, and this thread flows throughout the book as a narrative link. Also, a codex is any bound volume, and in the title I am also referencing art historian Jon Hendricks' exhaustive and wonderful book Fluxus Codex. Edited June 25, 2023 by clifford_thornton flub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmce Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Great news, and congrats. I'm looking forward to digging into this. Shipp is a reminder that history is still happening in this music, and so it's important to keep a document. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Thanks, all! Matt is 62 so he's quite the statesman at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Gonna take a look at this, for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyles Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Congratulations! Definite purchase for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 FWIW it's not up on the label website yet, but it will be in the coming weeks. I'm told it is being printed right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Modal Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Awesome man. Congrats and looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Thanks, all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.D. Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Congratulations, good work. I've seen Matthew Shipp play a few times in recent years. Last time (August 2022, Kingston) I noticed you speaking with Matthew after the concert. Didn't know the book was forthcoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Oh yeah, that was a great concert at the Lace Mill. I've been kinda keeping it under wraps for a bit -- surprises are fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rostasi Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Congratulations! Yes, I will definitely be picking this up - maybe there's a pre-order? I'll check. Also, it's Jon Hendricks, not his brother Geoffrey. I also thought of the "Codex Seraphinianus" too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 You're right, d'oh! Wires crossed there. RogueArt doesn't do preorders I don't think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep1str0phy Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Fantastic, man! So excited to read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 This is very exciting, Clifford. Congratulations! I'll definitely be ordering this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Reynolds Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 Congratulations, Clifford we will see you at Vision Festival I’m sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 It'll definitely be available for sale at the Vision Festival. I'll be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Congratulations, Clifford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 On 5/20/2023 at 8:08 PM, Д.Д. said: Congratulations, Clifford! Seconded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Thanks, folks! I think Forced Exposure should be distributing it in the US, along with other RogueArt titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmce Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 In my experience, Forced Exposure and Wayside get the RogueArt stuff first. Squidco and Dusty Groove are usually a bit behind them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Yeah, sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted June 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 A note for those in the EU, the book is now available for direct order & shipping from the RogueArt website. https://roguart.com/product/singularity-codex-matthew-shipp-on-rogueart/222 For those of you in NYC it can be purchased at Mast Books, Karma Bookshop, Village Works, Academy Records (E 12th), Downtown Music Gallery, and Jazz Record Center... more to follow once distributors stock it (which shouldn't be too long). Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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