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Conception Vessel is the debut album by Paul Motian released on the ECM label in 1973. It was recorded on November 25 & 26 1972 at Butterfly and Sound Ideas Studios, New York City, and has performances by Motian with pianist Keith Jarrett (also featured on flute), bassist Charlie Haden, violinist Leroy Jenkins, guitarist Sam Brown and flautist Becky Friend.

Conception Vessel
Studio album by Paul Motian
Released	1973
Recorded	November 25–26, 1972
Genre	Post-bop, free jazz, contemporary jazz
Length	41:31
Label	ECM
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Paul Motian chronology
Conception Vessel (1973) Tribute (1974)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "This is Motian's debut as a leader. It includes ambitious cuts with guitarist Sam Brown and also features pianist Keith Jarrett.".[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[2]
Tom Hull	B+ ()[3]

Track listing

1. "Georgian Bay" - 7:31
2. "Ch'i Energy" - 2:37
3. "Rebica" - 11:14
4. "Conception Vessel" - 7:46
5. "American Indian: Song of Sitting Bull" - 2:45
6. "Inspiration from a Vietnamese Lullaby" - 9:41

All compositions by Paul Motian

Personnel

• Paul Motian - drums, percussion
• Keith Jarrett - piano (4), flute (5)
• Sam Brown - guitar (1, 3)
• Leroy Jenkins - violin (6)
• Becky Friend - flute (6)
• Charlie Haden - bass (1, 3, 6)

References

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