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

Reception

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”.

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

Personnel
Sam Rivers – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
Hal Galper – piano
Herbie Lewis – bass
Steve Ellington – drums

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Released: November 1967
Recorded: October 11, 1966
Studios: Van Gelder, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Length: 43:51
Label: Blue Note
BST 84249
Producer: Alfred Lion