Shows
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet01_14_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet More Music From the 1950sFeaturing music Paul Motian recorded in the 1950s with Jerry Wald (1955, where he met Bill Evans), Bill Evans, Don Elliot, Eddie Costa, George Russell, Lennie Tristano, Warne Marsh, & Lee Konitz. With readings from Motian's unpublished autobiography about these times.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/02/more-music-from-1950s-011419.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian rehearsing with the Jerry Wald Orchestra 1955 Photographer unknown © Paul Motian Archive2025-02-161h 53
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet05_06_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Paul Motian, the Piano & Some PianistsAn unreleased cassette tape of Paul Motian practicing and composing on his piano interspersed with recordings with a variety of pianists he played with: Keith Jarrett, Marc Copland, Frank Kimbrough, Marilyn Crispell, Masabumi Kikuchi, Lowell Davidson, Anat Fort, & Bill Evans. Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/02/paul-motian-piano-and-some-pianists.html Photo: Paul Motian & Keith Jarrett 1973 05courtesy ECM Records photographer unknown2025-02-091h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet02_18_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Kikuchi: At Home and ElsewhereAll live performances by pianist and Paul Motian bandmate Masabumi 'Poo' Kikuchi. The unreleased recordings from the 2000s are Courtesy of Paul Motian and Andreas Schmidt collections.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/02/kikuchi-at-home-and-elsewhere-021819.htmlPhoto: Masabumi Kikuchi ©Abby Kikuchi from Black Orpheus CD Booklet Courtesy ECM Records2025-02-021h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet03_11_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1960s Classics and Innovators Part 2Paul Motian recordings from the 1960s featuring Pharaoh Sanders, Paul Bley, Joe Castro, David Izenzon and more. Readings from the archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/01/1960s-classics-and-innovators-part-2.htmlPhoto: Sam Motian (Paul's wife), Paul Motian, Joe Castro in Hawaii 1965 courtesy James Castro Collection2025-01-191h 53
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet03_04_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1960s Classics and InnovatorsA selection of Paul Motian recordings from the 1960s with Paul Bley, Gary Peacock, Bill Evans, Mose Allison and more. With readings from Motian's unpublished autobiography.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/01/1960s-classics-and-innovators-030419.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian recording with Paul Bley 1964 photo ©Len Dobbin2025-01-111h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet06_17_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Tribute: Around 1974Featuring Paul Motian's album Tribute, Keith Jarrett, Carla Bley and more. All jazz projects that happened in the mid-1970s.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/12/tribute-around-1974-061719.htmlPhoto: Keith Jarrett Quartet Tour Flier Keystone Korner San Francisco 19742024-12-081h 54
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet02_11_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Related to 1962Sideman recordings of Paul Motian around 1962. Includes Perry Robinson, George Russell, Bill Evans, Eddie Costa, Zoot Sims, Tony Scott, Mose Allison. With readings from Motian's unpublished autobiography.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/11/related-to-1962-021119.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian July 1962 Likely Cape Cod, MA where he was playing a gig with Zoot Sims photographer unknown ©Paul Motian Archive2024-11-171h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet12_17_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else Pt 3/3Lots of unreleased rehearsals and concerts in this last episode of Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else. With readings from the archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/11/frisell-motian-lovano-trio-and-nothing.htmlPhoto: detail of Motian composition Elenore Antique which became the tune Good Idea ©Yazgol Music/Paul Motian Archive2024-11-031h 54
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet12_17_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else Pt 3/3Lots of unreleased rehearsals and concerts in this last episode of Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else. With readings from the archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/11/frisell-motian-lovano-trio-and-nothing.htmlPhoto: 2024-11-031h 54
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet12_10_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else Pt 2/3More released and unreleased music from the Paul Motian Trio with Bill Frisell & Joe Lovano. With readings about band size, instrument and song possibilities from Paul Motian's 1986 Band Book.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/10/frisell-motian-lovano-trio-nothing-else.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian, Bill Frisell & Joe Lovano 1980s photo © Cheung Ching Ming2024-10-271h 54
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet12_03_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano & Nothing Else Pt 1/3The Paul Motian Trio with Bill Frisell & Joe Lovano. Released & Unreleased recordings. Lots of readings from Paul Motian's unpublished autobiography.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/10/frisell-motian-lovano-trio-and-nothing.htmlPhoto: Lovano, Motian, Frisell on stage photographer unknown2024-10-201h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet05_07_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Motian Live & UnreleasedA selection of Motian live recordings spanning the years 1969-2011. All are unreleased.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/09/motian-live-and-unreleased-050718.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian early 1960s photographer and situation unknown2024-09-291h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet08_14_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Charlie & Paul Part 3/4Music from past resistances is appropriate for the current resistance. Featuring the Keith Jarrett Quartet with Charlie Haden, Paul Motian and Dewey Rodman. With readings from Motian's autobiography about the group's Japan tour in 1974.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/09/charlie-paul-part-34-081417.htmlPhoto: Keith Jarrett's American Quartet on tour in Japan 1974 From l to r: (women unknown) Charlie Haden, Paul Motian, Keith Jarrett, Dewey Redman2024-09-141h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet12_18_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet More Tim Berne MusicMore Tim Berne Musicwith Paul MotianSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/08/more-tim-berne-music-121817.htmlPhoto: ©Wes Orshosky courtesy ECM RecordsTim Berne's Snakeoil: from l to r: Ches Smith, Ryan Ferreira, Oscar Noriega, Matt Mitchell, Tim Berne2024-08-181h 56
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet03_03_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Kikuchi: Mostly At HomeFeaturing pianist Masabumi 'Poo' Kikuchi improvisational compositions from CDs he recorded at home and gave to Paul Motian. Most unreleased.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/06/kikuchi-mostly-at-home-030317.htmlPhoto: Masabumi 'Poo' Kikuchi © Abby Kikuchi courtesy ECM Records2024-06-021h 56
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet01_13_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet The Northsea Jazz Festival 1992The Paul Motian Trio with Joe Lovano and Bill Frisell did a European Tour in the summer of 1992. The unreleased recording from July 11 at the Hague, Netherlands is featured on the show along with readings from Motian's Notebook/Diary that he took on the tour.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-northsea-jazz-festival-1992-011317.htmlPhoto: Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell, Paul Motian 1991 Minneapolis photographer unknown2024-05-191h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet11_18_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet For the Love of Sarah & Rose100th Episode! Featuring the Paul Motian Compositions For the Love of Sarah and Folk Song For Rosie. Sarah and Rosie are Motian's sisters.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/05/for-love-of-sarah-rose-111816.htmlPhoto: Rose, Paul & Sarah Motian abt. 1942 ©Paul Motian Archive2024-05-121h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet04_22_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1990 Live At Yoshi'sFeaturing a live, unreleased concert of the Paul Motian Trio from Feb. 10, 1990 at Yoshi's in Oakland, CA. With Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2019/04/set-list-042219.htmlPhoto: Joe Lovano, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell 1990 at Yoshi's (at the original location on Claremont Ave. in N. Oakland) photographer: unknown (but I'm searching)2024-04-281h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet03_18_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1369 Club Boston 1985The show features an unreleased concert of the Paul Motian Trio with Joe Lovano and Bill Frisell at the 1369 Club in Boston, MA on June 8, 1985. With readings from Motian's 1985 Band Book. With my favorite version of Motian's tune The Sunflower.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/03/1369-club-boston-1985-031819.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian, Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell on tour in Sardinia or Lisbon 1986 photographer unknown ©Paul Motian Archive2024-03-311h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet07_08_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Drums TuningFeaturing a Paul Motian 1979 Rehearsal tape where he is composing new tunes on drums and piano and directing Charles Bracken on saxophone. Also some unreleased recordings of Paul Motian's first Trio gigs with David Izenzon and Charles Bracken.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2019/07/set-list-070819.htmlPhoto: Charles Brackeen 1977 location unknown ©Richard Berner2024-03-241h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet03_17_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1977 Office Gig & RehearsalUnreleased recordings of the first Paul Motian Trio with Charles Brackeen and David Izenzon. A rehearsal tape and their likely first gig: an office party. The best office party music ever! Also, readings from Paul Motian's autobiography- Chapter 1- 1940.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/03/1977-office-gig-and-rehearsal-031717.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian on right with friend Joe Canavan(?) Early 1940's ©Paul Motian Archive2024-03-171h 59
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet02_19_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Motian & Monk & Powell & MuthspielMusic of Paul Motian, Christian and Wolfgang Muthspiel, Bud Powell & Thelonious Monk. Featuring the 1993 album Muthspiel Peacock Muthspiel Motian, the 1996 album Perspective and Motian and the EBBB Play Monk & Powell. Featuring readings from biographies of Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2016/02/set-list-021916.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian 1990 photo: ©Mark Malabrigo2024-02-181h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet03_04_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Live Monk: Live MotianFeaturing Thelonious Monk's album In Person-live at Town Hall 1959 and live at Blackhawk 1960 and Bill EvansThe Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961 with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian. With readings from the Paul Motian Archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2016/03/set-list-030416.htmlPhoto: Scott LaFaro, Bill Evans, Paul Motian at the Village Vanguard, NYC 1961 photo: ©Steve Schapiro2024-02-111h 53
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet03_11_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1960 Birdland Sessions Bill Evans TrioFeaturing Cool & Blue Records 1992 Release 'The Legendary Bill Evans Trio The 1960 Birdland Sessions" with Scott LaFaro and Paul MotianSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2016/03/set-list-031116.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian 1960 Cape Cod, MA ©Paul Motian Archive2024-02-041h 53
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet01_08_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Paul BleyPianist Paul Bley and his recordings with Paul Motian are featured in this show made shortly after Bley's death. With readings from the Paul Motian Archive and Bley's autobiography "Stopping Time".Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/11/paul-bley-010816.htmlImage: Paul Bley abt. 1990 On tour with Paul Motian photo: Paul Motian ©Paul Motian Archive2023-11-261h 54
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet01_01_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Live at Montpelier, France 1988Live At Montpelier, France 1988 The Paul Motian Trio with Bill Frisell & Joe LovanoA great, unreleased recording of the classic Paul Motian TrioSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/11/live-at-montpelier-france-nov-26-1988.htmlPhoto: Bill Frisell, Paul Motian, Joe Lovano on the road around 1988 photographer unknown ©Paul Motian Archive2023-11-121h 54Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet12_18_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Selections From Paul Motian's Vinyl Collection Part 2/2Selections From Paul Motian's Vinyl Collection Part 2/2More music from Paul Motian's vinyl collection and more readings from his 1992/93 Notebooks.Featuring Gene Ammons & Tony Williams.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/11/selections-from-paul-motians-vinyl.htmlPhoto: Some of Motian's Vinyl Collection2023-11-051h 53
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet12_11_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Selections From Paul Motian's Vinyl Collection Part 1/2Selections From Paul Motian's Vinyl Collection Part 1/2 featuring Bud Powell, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and more. With readings from Motian's 1992 Notebooks.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/10/selections-from-paul-motians-vinyl.htmlPhoto: Some of Paul Motian's vinyl collection.2023-10-291h 52
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet12_04_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: 1992 Paul Motian Recordings1992 Paul Motian Recordings 1992 was a busy year for Paul Motian. The show features music recorded or released in 1992. Featuring the first Electric Bebop Band recording, On Broadway V3, Motian In Tokyo (live Trio with Lovano and Frisell), Live at the Deer Head Inn (with Peacock and Jarrett), Triangle (Tethered Moon trio with Peacock and Kikuchi), Flux and Change (duo with Enrico Pieranunzi). With readings from the 1st draft of Motian's autobiography.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/10/1992-paul-motian-recordings-120415.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian 1975 self portrait ©Paul Motian Archive2023-10-221h 54
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet11_20_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: More Ed Schuller & Joe LovanoPaul Motian, Ed Schuller & Joe Lovano are featured. Jazz from the 1980s and 90s. With readings from the Paul Motian Archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/09/more-ed-schuller-joe-lovano-112015.htmlPhoto: Ed Schuller, Joe Lovano at A-Trane 1999 photo: Mehmet Dedeglu courtesy Tutu Records2023-09-031h 40
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet11_06_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Ben Monder's AmorphaeBen Monder's album Amorphae was released in 2015 by ECM Records, but it was recorded in 2010. Monder was a member of Paul Motian's Electric Bebop Band. The show features readings by Paul Motian from the EBBB's 2001 European Tour Book. Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/08/ben-monders-amorphae-110615.htmlPhoto: Ben Monder courtesy ECM Records ©Jesse Chun2023-08-271h 51
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet10_23_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Jeff Cosgrove Interview & Motian SicknessJeff Cosgrove Interview & Motian SicknessFeaturing drummer Cosgrove's 2011 release Motian Sickness: For the Love of Sarah with John Hebert, Mat Maneri, Jamie Masefield and a 2015 live interview with Jeff Cosgrove.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/08/jeff-cosgrove-interview-motian-sickness.htmlPhoto: Jeff Cosgrove courtesy Jeff Cosgrove2023-08-202h 14
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet10_16_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Garden of EdenPaul Motian Band album Garden of Eden was released on ECM Records in 2006. I feature the album with readings from a Motian interview with Paul Olson for All About Jazz from the same year. https://www.allaboutjazz.com/paul-motian-theres-a-million-songs-out-there-paul-motian-by-paul-olson Members of the band are Chris Cheek, Tony Malaby, Steve Cardenas, Ben Monder, Jakob Bro, Jerome Harris and Paul Motian.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/08/garden-of-eden-101615.htmlPhoto: Jerome Haris, Steve Cardenas, Chris Cheek, Tony Malaby, Jakob Bro 2006 photo: Robert Lewis courtesy ECM Records2023-08-131h 58
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet10_02_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Alexandra Grimal Owls TalkAlexandra Grimal: Owls TalkIn 2010, Alexandra Grimal released her album Owls Talk with Paul Motian, Gary Peacock and Lee Konitz. With readings from a 2006 Paul Motian Interview with Paul Olson.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/07/alexandra-grimal-owls-talk-100215.htmlPhoto: Alexandra Grimal, Paul Motian 2009 ©Jean-Louis Atlan courtesy Hote Marge Records2023-07-302h 01
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet09_11_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: TriesteFeaturing the Paul Motian composition Trieste, recorded and rehearsed by Motian bands and others. Also his tune Story of Maryam.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/07/uncle-pauls-jazz-closet-theme-parts-1-2.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian Quintet in Europe August 1984 From l to r: Motian, Jim Pepper, Bill Frisell, Joe Lovano, Eddie Schuller photographer unknown ©Paul Motian Archive2023-07-232h 00
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet09_04_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Joel Harrison InterviewA 2015 interview with jazz guitarist Joel Harrison who arranged Paul Motian compositions for his 2010 album "String Choir: The Music of Paul Motian" and established the now famous Alt Guitar Summit.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/07/joel-harrison-interview-090415.htmlPhoto: Joel Harrison, Paul Hanson, Brian Blade, Cuong Vu, Kermit Driscoll photo © J. Quigley2023-07-161h 53
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet08_14_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: On Broadway with Brian Jones PHDOn Broadway with Brian Jones PHDFeaturing music from Paul Motian's 5 album series On Broadway (Winter & Winter Records). I want to thank my guest Brian Jones Adjunct Instructor of Jazz Percussion University of Richmond College of William & Mary and PhD Student, American Studies Program for helping out with the show.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/07/on-broadway-with-brian-jones-phd-081415.htmlPhoto: Some albums and CDs played on the show2023-07-022h 52
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet08_21_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Martial SolalMartial SolalPaul Motian played with French pianist Martial Solal for 10 weeks at the Hickory House in NYC in 1963. The show features recordings from 1963 with bassist Teddy Kotick and 1997 and 1998 recordings with Motian, Solal and bassists Gary Peacock and Marc Johnson.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/06/martial-solal-082115.htmlPhoto: Teddy Kotick and Martial Solal 1963 Hickory House, NYC photographer unknown2023-06-252h 01
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet08_07_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: More Lowell DavidsonMore Lowell DavidsonPianist Lowell Davidson influenced drummer Paul Motian. With readings from the Paul Motian Archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/06/more-lowell-davidson-080715.htmlPhoto: Lowell Davidson courtesy ESP Records 2023-06-111h 56
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet07_17_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: John Voigt Interview: Comparison & Contrast featuring Lowell DavidsonJohn Voigt Interview: Comparison & Contrast featuring Lowell DavidsonFrom Paul Motian's unpublished autobiography:'I (Paul Motian) asked John Voigt during rehearsal (for a 1976 concert with Lowell Davidson), "What do you think about the music?" "Sounds like worms.", he (John Voigt) said.'Give a listen to find out what it means.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/06/john-voigt-interview-comparison.htmlPhoto: detail-Lowell Davidson Composition on Index card 1970s courtesy John Voigt2023-06-042h 37Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet07_17_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: John Voigt Interview: Comparison & Contrast featuring Lowell DavidsonJohn Voigt Interview: Comparison & Contrast featuring Lowell DavidsonFrom Paul Motian's unpublished autobiography:'I (Paul Motian) asked John Voigt during rehearsal (for a 1976 concert with Lowell Davidson), "What do you think about the music?" "Sounds like worms.", he (John Voigt) said.'Give a listen to find out what it means.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/06/john-voigt-interview-comparison.htmlPhoto: detail-Lowell Davidson Composition on Index card 1970s courtesy John Voigt2023-06-0400 min
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet07_10_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Eddie Costa & Coleman Hawkins Part 2/2Eddie Costa & Coleman Hawkins Part 2/2More jazz recordings of Eddie Costa and Coleman Hawkins, some with Paul Motian with readings from the Paul Motian Archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/05/eddie-costa-coleman-hawkins-part-22.htmlPhoto: Coleman Hawkins date and photographer unknown2023-05-282h 11
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet07_03_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Eddie Costa & Coleman Hawkins Part 1/2Early Paul Motian recordings (late 1950s) with Eddie Costa paired with recordings of Coleman Hawkins.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/05/eddie-costa-coleman-hawkins-part-12.htmlPhoto: Page from Paul Motian's 1958 Datebook ©Paul Motian Archive2023-05-201h 59
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet06_19_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Russ Lossing with InterviewRuss Lossing with InterviewJazz Pianist Russ Lossing, friend and bandmate of Paul Motian is featured.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/05/russ-lossing-with-interview-061915.htmlPhoto: l to r: Michael Adkins, Paul Motian, John Hebert, Russ Lossing (after recording Adkins "Rotator" 2006)2023-05-141h 57
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet06_05_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: DrumminologyDrumminology featuring the 1984 ECM release Singing Drums with Paul Motian, Fredy Studer, Pierre Favre, Nana Vasconcelos. Readings from the Paul Motian Archive and promotional materials from the June 1984 European Tour of the Pierre Favre Percussion Group.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/04/drumminology.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian's Gong in his apartment in NYC2023-04-222h 02
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet05_08_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Sam BrownGuitarist Sam Brown is featured on cuts with Paul Motian and others from his too short musical career.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/03/sam-brown.htmlPhoto: Sam Brown © Urve Kuusik & Edmund Shea Courtesy Columbia Records2023-03-122h 13
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet04_17_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Anat Fort InterviewAnat Fort InterviewPaul Motian playing with contemporary Israeli pianist Anat Fort. Interview with Anat Fort.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/03/anat-fort-interview.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian, Anat Fort 2004 ©Robbin Valentine courtesy ECM Records2023-03-052h 03
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet07_22_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Paul Motian Compositions Abacus-Drum MusicPaul Motian Compositions Abacus-Drum MusicRecordings from the songbook: The Compositions of Paul Motian Volume 1 1973-1989 Part 1 of 5 episodes playing an example of every Motian composition he recorded.Set List: http://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2016/07/set-list-072216.htmlphoto: Lee Tanner courtesy Impulse Records2023-02-262h 06
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet04_10_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Charles LloydPaul Motian went on tour with Charles Lloyd in the late 1960s. He was on Charles Lloyd's 1968 US State Dept. sponsored tour of SE Asia. Readings from the archive about the tour with music featuring Charles Lloyd.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/02/charles-lloyd.htmlImage: Pictures Paul Motian took on the 1968 SE Asia Tour ©Paul Motian Archive2023-02-052h 03
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet04_03_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: More Andrew Hill!!!Paul Motian playing in the late 1960s and early 1970s. With Andrew Hill, Mose Allison, Arlo Guthrie, Keith Jarrett.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/01/more-andrew-hill.htmlPhoto: A promotional postcard Motian saved from a gig in Hawaii, 1969 ©Paul Motian Archive2023-01-292h 04
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet03_20_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetPaul Motian's Random LPs & 2nd Hand StoriesJazz from Paul Motian's LP collection and readings from his writings @paulmotianarchiveAndrew Hill, Paul Bley, Albert Ayler and moreSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/01/paul-motians-random-lps-2nd-hand-stories.htmlPhoto: Andrew Hill LP cover courtesy Blue Note Records2023-01-222h 01
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet02_20_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1982 Rehearsal Tape Part 21982 Paul Motian Band Rehearsal Tape Part 2Featuring an unreleased rehearsal with Paul Motian, Billy Drewes, Ed Schuller, Joe Lovano, Bill FrisellSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/01/1982-rehearsal-tape-part-2-featuring.htmlPhoto: The Paul Motian Band: Billy Drewes, Ed Schuller, Joe Lovano, Paul Motian, Bill FrisellFall of 1981 photo: ©Deborah Feingold2023-01-152h 03
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet02_13_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1982 RehearsalFeaturing an unreleased tape of the early Paul Motian Band rehearsing. Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell, Ed Schuller, Billy Drewes.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/01/1982-rehearsal-paul-motian-band.htmlPhoto: Billy Drewes, Bill Frisell, Paul Motian, Ed Schuller, Joe Lovano 1981 photo: © Regina Stetter courtesy ECM Records2023-01-082h 08
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet02_06_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: 1978 Rehearsal: Drum Music1978 Trio Rehearsal Tapes with Paul Motian, David Izenson, Charles Brackeen featuring early versions of Motian's iconic composition Drum MusicSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/01/1978-trio-rehearsal-tapes-drum-music.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian 1978 photographer unknown2023-01-011h 47
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet12_12_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Stephan Oliva & Bruno ChevillonStephan Oliva & Bruno ChevillonFeaturing a 1999 recording "Fantasm" with jazz drummer Paul Motian. With readings from his archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/12/stephan-oliva-bruno-chevillon.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian 1999 ©Fredrich Cantor courtesy BMG/France2022-12-182h 01
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet12_05_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Hamburg '72Hamburg '72 Keith Jarrett Trio with Charlie Haden & Paul MotianLots of readings from the Paul Motian ArchiveSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/12/hamburg-72-keith-jarrett-trio.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian June 14, 1972 NDR, Hamburg photo: Johannes Anders courtesy ECM Records2022-12-112h 08
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet11_04_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Marilyn CrispellMarilyn Crispell jazz piano with Paul Motian, Gary Peacock and more Readings from the Paul Motian ArchiveSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/12/marilyn-crispell.htmlPhoto: Marilyn Crispell 2003 ©Cheryl Koralik courtesy ECM Records2022-12-031h 50Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet11_04_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Marilyn CrispellMarilyn Crispell jazz piano with Paul Motian, Gary Peacock and more Readings from the Paul Motian ArchiveSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/12/marilyn-crispell.htmlPhoto: Marilyn Crispell 2003 ©Cheryl Koralik courtesy ECM Records2022-12-031h 50Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet10_03_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Mark Turner & Warne MarshMark Turner & Warne MarshFeaturing recordings with Paul Motian. Jazz music and readings from the Paul Motian Archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/11/mark-turner-warne-marsh.htmlPhoto: Larry Grenadier, Paul Motian, Stefano Bollani, Enrico Rava, Mark Turnerphoto: Claire Stefani courtesy ECM Records2022-11-272h 02
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet08_08_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Keith Jarrett's American Quartet Pt 3/3Keith Jarrett's American Quartet Pt 3/3 Paul Motian, Keith Jarrett, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden with readings from the Paul Motian ArchiveSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/11/keith-jarretts-american-quartet-part-33.htmlphoto: Paul Motian 1976 ©Lee Tanner courtesy Impulse Records2022-11-202h 30
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet03_06_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Jakob BroJakob Bro with InterviewJazz, Paul Motian, Ben Street, Bill Frisell, Chris Cheek, Tony Malaby, Steve Cardenas, Ben Monder, Jerome Harris, Lee Konitz, Mark Turner, Thomas MorganSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/11/jakob-bro-with-interview.htmlPhoto: Jakob Bro, Paul Motian, Chris Cheek 2006 photo: Robert Lewis courtesy Loveland records2022-11-061h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet08_22_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetPaul Motian: First & Last Recordings Hal Stein, Samuel Blaser, Bill Evans, Warne Marsh, Marcy Lutes, Alexandra Grimal and moreSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/10/paul-motian-first-last-recordings.htmlphoto: Thomas Morgan, Petra Haden, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell 2010 ©John Rogers courtesy Winter & Winter2022-10-303h 40
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet08_01_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetMore American Jazz Quartet and TrioPaul Motian with Keith Jarrett Trio, Quartet, Quintet: Charlie haden, Dewey Redman, Arto Moreira mostly 1970sWith readings from the Paul Motian ArchiveSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/09/more-american-jazz-quartet-and-trio.htmlPhoto: Keith Jarrett Quintet 1972 photographer unknown2022-09-252h 08
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet07_11_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetBaby Dodds & Live at the Village VanguardPaul Motian's jazz influences and childhood stories. With readings by Ben Ratliff. Motian's band playing live at the Village Vanguard with Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell, Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, Chris Potter, Masabumi Kikuchi and more.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/08/baby-dodds-live-at-village-vanguard.htmlPhoto: Baby Dodds courtesy Folkways Records2022-08-282h 27
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet07_04_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetFrom Ornette Coleman to Keith Jarrett and BeyondReleased and Unreleased Jazz from Paul Motian, Charlie Haden, Keith Jarrett, Bill Frisell, Joe Lovano and Ornette Coleman. With readings from the Paul Motian Archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/08/from-ornette-coleman-to-keith-jarrett.htmlPhoto: Back cover of the 1971 album, The Mourning of a Star courtesy Atlantic Records2022-08-212h 24
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet06_20_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetCharlie Haden, Geri Allen & MorePaul Motian Jazz with Charlie Haden, Geri Allen Dewey Redman. Readings from the Paul Motian Archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/08/charlie-haden-geri-allen-and-more.htmlPhoto: Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra in Montreal 1989 photo: ©Jan-Henri Thijs2022-08-1417 min
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet06_13_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetCharlie Haden, Ornette Coleman and MoreJazz with Paul Motian and Charlie Haden, Geri Allen, The Liberation Music Orchestra and Ornate Coleman. Readings from the Paul Motian ArchiveSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/06/charlie-haden-ornette-coleman-and-more.htmlPhoto: Geri Allen, Charlie Haden 1987 ©Ruth Cameron2022-06-262h 04
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet05_23_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetThe First Trio Pt 3 & Steve SwallowPaul Motian's 1979 Trio with J.F. Jenny-Clark and Charles Brackeen plus various bands that included bassist Steve SwallowSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-first-trio-part-3-steve-swallow.htmlPhoto: J.F. Jenny-Clark & Paul Motian courtesy Label Hopi France ©Antoine Darnaud2022-06-111h 58
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet01_16_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetLive at Ryles 9/25 & 26, 1984 Part 3/3Paul Motian Trio with Joe Lovano and Bill FrisellWith Readings from the Paul Motian ArchiveSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/05/live-at-ryles-925-26-1984-part-33.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian Trio in Istanbul 1987 Lovano, Motian, Frisell2022-05-292h 07
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet01_02_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetLive At Ryles 09/26/1984 Part 1/3Ryles in Boston was the 2nd USA gig of the Paul Motian Trio with Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano. There are readings from Motian's unpublished autobiography about a March 1984 European Tour that Paul organized for his quintet that included Jim Pepper and Ed Schuller.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/05/live-at-ryles-09261984-part13.htmlPhoto: Set List for the Gig from Motian's Bandbook ©Paul Motian Archive2022-05-152h 10
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet01_09_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetLive at Ryles 09/25/1984 Part 2/3 with Bill Frisell InterviewFeaturing an unreleased 1984 concert in Boston, MA with Paul Motian, Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell, a 2015 interview with Frisell and readings from the Paul Motian Archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/05/a-rebroadcast-of-episode-first-aired-on.htmlPhoto: Bill Frisell 1984 photo booth image2022-05-082h 04
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet12_19_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetTrio (Motian, Lovano, Frisell) Rehearsal Oct. 18, 1985Featuring unreleased rehearsal tapes and other recorded jazz with Paul Motian, Joe Lovano and Bill Frisell. With readings from the Paul Motian Archive. @paulmotianarchiveSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/05/trio-motian-lovano-frisell-rehearsal.htmlPhoto: 2006 Joe Lovano, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell courtesy ECM Records ©Arne Reimer2022-05-012h 07
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet11_07_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetLive At the Village VanguardPaul Motian, in various bands, recorded live at the Village Vanguard in NYC from 1961-2010.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/04/live-at-village-vanguard.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian playing his drums at the Village Vanguard in 1963 photographer unknown ©Paul Motian Archive2022-04-241h 59
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet10_17_2014 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetRehearsal Tape 1980s Part 1This show features a rehearsal tape recorded by the Paul Motian Quintet with Joe Lovano, Ed Schuller, Bill Frisell and Jim Pepper on January 8, 1984. The fundraiser mentioned is over but you can still donate to WRFR Community Radio Station https://www.wrfr.orgThis setlist updated 03_27_22 as I have learned more info about the tape since I originally made the show. Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/03/rehearsal-tape-1980s-part-1.htmlPhoto: ©E.J. Camp from a brochure Paul Motian self-published in 19852022-03-271h 59
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet10_24_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetRehearsal Tape 1980s Part 2Paul Motian Quintet with Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell, Ed Schuller, Jim Pepper featuring an unreleased rehearsal tape and the Paul Motian compositions Fiasco and Cathedral Song.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/03/rehearsal-tape-1980s-part-2.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian's Band Book page notes from the rehearsal ©Paul Motian Archive2022-03-202h 06
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet11_21_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetPortrait In Jazz Paul Motian, Scott LaFaro, Bill EvansSome well known tunes and some obscure. Readings about Paul Motian remembering Jackie Paris, liner notes from Mr. Counterpoint and more.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/03/portrait-in-jazz.htmlPhoto: Scott LaFaro, Bill Evans & Paul Motian at the Village Vanguard 1960 ©Steve Schapiro2022-03-061h 53
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet09_23_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Bracken, Davidson, Motian Duo Rehearsal TapesCharles Brackeen & Lowell Davidson1977 Rehearsal Tapes featuring duos of Paul Motian and pianist Lowell Davidson and Paul Motian and saxophonist Charles Brackeen. Lots of readings from Paul Motian's unpublished autobiography.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/01/charles-brackeen-lowell-davidson.htmlPhoto: Charles Brackeen 1977 photo: Richard Berner ©Paul Motian Archive2022-01-232h 32
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet05_09_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet The First Trio Part 2 Paul Motian, Charles Brackeen, J.F. Jenny-ClarkThe First Trio Part 2 Paul Motian, Charles Brackeen, J.F. Jenny-ClarkSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-repeat-of-episode-first-aired-on-may.htmlphoto: Charles Brackeen 1978 ©Richard Berner 2022-01-162h 00
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet07_18_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetKeith Jarrett's American Quartet & MorePaul Motian, Charlie Haden, Dewey Redman, Keith Jarrett's American QuartetWith readings from Motian's autobiography, NDR Jazz Workshop Album 1972Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-repeat-of-episode-from-july-18-2014.htmlPhoto: Dewey Redman, Paul Motian, Keith Jarrett, Charlie Haden On tour 1974 Photographer unknown ©Paul Motian Archive2022-01-092h 05
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet09_05_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetPaul Motian Influences: Edgar Varese & MoondogWith readings from Paul Motian's unpublished autobiographySet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/01/paul-motian-influences-edgar-varese.htmlPhoto: Enrico Pieranunzi, Paul Motian, Marc Johnson photo: ©Elena Somare courtesy EGEA Music2022-01-021h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet08_06_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetSteve Cardenas Interview: Charlie and PaulSteve & I talk about his new album (now available digitally on Bandcamp) Charlie & Paul, the Paul Motian Songbook (he guided the music presentation and wrote the notes), his relationships with Charlie Haden and Paul Motian and more.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2021/12/steve-cardenas-interview-charlie-paul.htmlPhoto: Steve Cardenas ©Anna Yatskevich2021-12-192h 08
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet05_22_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetPoem Field #2Paul Motian's jazz recordings around 1970, music he wrote for film, readings from his autobiography. Featuring Keith Jarrett, Charlie Haden, Stan Vanderbeek, David Izenzon, Karl Berger and more.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2021/12/poem-field-2.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian 1970 on the set of the film Punishment Park photographer unknown ©Paul Motian Archive2021-12-121h 56
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet08_15_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetBill Evans & Keith JarrettPaul Motian recordings with Evans and Jarrett along with readings from the Paul Motian Archive.Set List: https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/1265873899444802714/5428674158839897442Photo: Paul Motian drum kit request for concert, date unknown ©Paul Motian Archive2021-12-0512h 46
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet01_23_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetBill McHenry Interview with jazz saxophonist Bill McHenry about Paul Motian. Featuring music by McHenry and MotianSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2021/11/bill-mchenry-interview.htmlPhoto: Bill McHenry ©Peter Gannushkin2021-11-282h 19
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet11_13_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetLive At A-Trane: The Unreleased Set Schuller, Lovano, MotianIn 1999, Ed Schuller, Joe Lovano and Paul Motian played at A-Trane in Berlin, Germany. The concert was recorded and released in 2009 on Tutu Records as Live At A-Trane: The Reunion Trio Serendipity. On this episode, I feature Set 1 of the concert which was not released on the album.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2021/11/live-at-trane-1999-unreleased-set.htmlPhoto ©Jean Francois Prins courtesy Tutu Records2021-11-131h 56
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet05_02_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetThe First Trio: Paul Motian, Charles Brackeen, David IzenzonFeaturing rare bells, drum, bass and saxophone solos from a 1977 Creative Music Studios RecordingSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2014/05/050214-set-list.htmlPhoto: Izenzon, Brackeen, Motian 1977 ©Richard Berner2021-07-311h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet06_06_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetEscalator Over the Hill-Carla BleyFeaturing the 1971 recording with readings from the Paul Motian Archive2021-05-161h 50
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet11_09_20 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetGary Peacock & Paul Motian Part 6Mostly with Marilyn Crispell & Paul BleySet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/11/set-list-110220-gary-peacock-paul.html2020-11-213h 22
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet11_02_20 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetGary Peacock & Paul Motian Part 5Mostly with pianist Marilyn Crispell playing Annette Peacock compositionsSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/10/set-list-110220-gary-peacock-paul.htmlPhoto: Gary Peacock 1997 photo: ©Paul Motian Archive2020-10-313h 17
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet01_01_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetPaul Motian Trio: Live at Montpelier, France Nov. 6, 1988Mostly unreleased concert recording with Joe Lovano & Bill FrisellSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/10/set-list-102620-paul-motian-trio-live.htmlPhoto: Bill Frisell, Paul Motian, Joe Lovano abt. 1988 ©Paul Motian Archive2020-10-251h 54
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet10_19_20 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetGary Peacock & Paul Motian Part 4Mostly Tethered Moon with pianist Masabumi 'Poo' KikuchiSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/10/set-list-101920-gary-peacock-paul.htmlPhoto: Kikuchi 1997 photo: Paul Motian ©Paul Motian Archive2020-10-183h 15
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet10_12_20 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetGary Peacock & Paul Motian Part 3Mostly playing with Keith JarrettSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/10/set-list-101220-gary-peacock-paul.htmlAt The Deer Head InnBasin Street Blues(Spencer Williams)1992ECMKeith Jarrett piano; Gary Peacock bass; Paul Motian drumsHamburg ‘72Take Me Back(Keith Jarrett)2014/rec.1972ECMKeith Jarrett piano, soprano sax, flute, percussion; Charlie Haden double bass; Paul Motian drums, percussionThe CureLive at Town HallThings Ain’t What They Used to Be(Ellington/Merc...2020-10-1021 min
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet10_05_20 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetGary Peacock & Paul Motian Part 2Tethered Moon, Keith JarrettSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/10/set-list-100520-gary-peacock-paul.htmlPhoto: Gary Peacock 1997 ©Paul Motian Archive2020-10-021h 54
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet09_28_20 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetGary Peacock & Paul Motian Part 1Early 1960s jazzSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/09/set-list-092820-gary-peacock-paul.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian, Gary Peacock & Bill Evans at the Village Vanguard NYC 1963 photographer unknown ©Paul Motian Archive2020-09-263h 21
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet06_12_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetMo-tee-an or Mo-shun?Readings about the pronunciation of Paul Motian's name with music of Ornette Coleman.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/08/082420.htmlPhoto: Sam & Paul Motian ©Paul Motian Archive2020-08-241h 58
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet08_10_20 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetSteve Cardenas: Blue Has A Range InterviewJon Cowherd, Ben Allison, Brian BladeSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/08/set-list-081020-steve-cardenas-blue-has_8.htmlPhoto: Jon Cowherd,Brian Blade,Steve Cardenas, Ben Allison ©Anna Yatskevitch2020-08-081h 53
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet04_18_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetCardenas, Frisell & MorePaul Motian, Steve Cardenas & Bill Frisell Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2014/04/041814-set-list.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian about 1937 ©Paul Motian Archive2020-07-311h 56
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet04_11_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetMonk, Powell & MotianSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2014/04/041114-set-list.htmlphoto: Clergeat-Chevrier for Vogue-Roulette2020-07-241h 55
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet07_20_20 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetThe Copenhagen Concert 1996Featuring the to-be-released in August 2020 CD The Copenhagen Concert 1996 and other music with Enrico Pieranunzi, Marc Johnson and Paul Motian.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/07/set-list-072020-copenhagen-concert-1996.htmlPhoto: Marc Johnson,Paul Motian ©Gorm Valentincourtesy Storyville Records2020-07-191h 56
Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet07_13_20 Uncle Paul's Jazz ClosetRuss Lossing InterviewMusic and talk with pianist Russ Lossing mostly about Paul MotianSet List:https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/07/set-list-071320-russ-lossing-interview.htmlphoto: Russ Lossing at the piano during the interview2020-07-111h 56