Jazz Articles about Paul Motian

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Originally released in 1995 on the Postcards label, now owned by Arkadia Records, Dedications is pianist-composer Alan Pasqua's second release for the label which followed the critically acclaimed Milagro. On Dedications, Pasqua reaps the benefits of an all-star supporting cast which includes the mighty rhythm section of drummer Paul Motian and bassist Dave Holland. Pasqua, along with the talented horns of Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker and Gary Bartz, offers a generous mix whether performing in piano trio mode or utilizing ...

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Paul Motian: Trio 2000 + One

by Glenn Astarita
June 1, 1999

The great drummer Paul Motian has enjoyed a lengthy and quite fruitful relationship with Stefan Winter of JMT Records, which eventually regrouped or reformed as the Winter & Winter label. During his association with Stefan Winter’s various record labels, Motian has also released a few “groundbreaking or perhaps trend setting modern jazz recordings, namely his Trio efforts with Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano. On Paul Motian Trio 2000 + One, Motian enlists the fine and perhaps budding “superstar” saxophonist Chris ...

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Paul Motian Trio at The Village Vanguard: Sound of Love

Read "Sound of Love" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
July 1, 1998

Jazz afficionados should be enamored that Stefan Winter's “Winter & Winter label is getting distribution Stateside. Winter was the founder of the excellent “JMT" record label which was infamous for showcasing new talent ala Tim Berne, Hank Roberts, Geri Allen and veteran superstars like Paul Motian. The productions were generally inventive, first-rate, and state of the art. A few years back, much to the chagrin of jazz fans, JMT closed shop. Thankfully, Mr Winter is back among us and hopefully ...