Conception Vessel

Conception Vessel is the debut album by American jazz drummer Paul Motian, recorded over two days in November 1972 and released on ECM the following year, featuring performances from 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 1028 ST
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

All compositions by Paul Motian

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

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)