A New Conception is the third album by American saxophonist Sam Rivers, recorded in 1966 and released on the Blue Note label.[2] The album features Rivers' interpretation of seven jazz standards.

A New Conception
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 1967[1]
RecordedOctober 11, 1966
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
GenreJazz
Length43:51
LabelBlue Note
BST 84249
ProducerAlfred Lion
Sam Rivers chronology
Contours
(1965)
A New Conception
(1967)
Streams
(1973)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [3]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music     [4]
Tom Hull – on the WebB+[5]

The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4 stars and stated "It's challenging music that remains accessible, since it reconfigures familiar items in new, intriguing ways. The sheer skill in Rivers' arrangements once again confirms his large, unfortunately underappreciated, talent".[3]

Track listing

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  1. "When I Fall in Love" (Heyman, Young) – 5:48
  2. "I'll Never Smile Again" (Lowe) – 5:57
  3. "Detour Ahead" (Lou Carter, Ellis, John Freigo) – 5:09
  4. "That's All" (Alan Brandt, Haymes) – 5:38
  5. "What a Diff'rence a Day Made" (Adams, Grever) – 6:18
  6. "Temptation" (Brown, Freed) – 7:38
  7. "Secret Love" (Fain, Webster) – 7:33

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Billboard Nov 11, 1967
  2. ^ Blue Note Records discography accessed November 22, 2010
  3. ^ a b Erlewine, S. T. Allmusic Review accessed November 22, 2010
  4. ^ Larkin, Colin, ed. (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Oxford University Press. p. 1968.
  5. ^ Hull, Tom. "Grade List: Sam Rivers". Tom Hull – on the Web. Retrieved October 22, 2023.