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Podcast of a jazz radio show that airs live on WRFR.org on the first 3 Fridays of the month 9-11am. Featuring the music of drummer, composer & bandleader Paul Motian. There are also readings from his autobiography, interviews and liner notes. Visit my blog for more info: www.jazzcloset.blogspot.com.

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    Episode 296: 06_06_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Escalator Over the Hill-Carla Bley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 115:43


    Carla Bley's epic 1971 album Escalator Over the Hill is featured. Paul Motian played drums on some of the cuts. With readings from the Paul Motian Archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2021/05/escalator-over-hill-carla-bley.htmlPhoto: Carla Bley 1971 ©Paul Roughen courtesy JCOA Records

    Episode 295: 01_21_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Something Old, Something New

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 115:32


    This week's show features many early Paul Motian recordings and influences (Warne Marsh, Bill Evans, Tony Scott, Moondog, Lee Konitz) interspersed with Joe Lovano's 2019 release Trio Tapestry (with Marilyn Crispell & Carmen Castaldi). With readings from the archive.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/04/something-old-something-new-012119.htmlPhoto: Bill Evans, Jimmy Garrison?, Paul Motian location and date unknown photographer unknown ©Paul Motian Archive

    Episode 294: 01_14_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet More Music From the 1950s

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 113:34


    Featuring 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 With readings from Motian's unpublished autobiography about these times.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/02/more-music-from-1950s-011419.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian rehearsing with the Jerry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 Archive

    Episode 293: 05_06_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Paul Motian, the Piano & Some Pianists

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 115:07


    An 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 unknown

    Episode 292: 02_18_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Kikuchi: At Home and Elsewhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 115:06


    All 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 Records

    Episode 291: 03_11_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1960s Classics and Innovators Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 113:27


    Paul 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 Collection

    Episode 290: 03_04_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1960s Classics and Innovators

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 115:58


    A 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 Dobbin

    Episode 289: 06_17_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Tribute: Around 1974

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 114:12


    Featuring 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 1974

    Episode 288: 02_11_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Related to 1962

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 115:25


    Sideman 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 Archive

    Episode 287: 12_17_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else Pt 3/3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 114:21


    Lots 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 Archive

    Episode 287: 12_17_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else Pt 3/3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 114:21


    Lots 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: 

    Episode 286: 12_10_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else Pt 2/3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 114:43


    More 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 Ming

    Episode 285: 12_03_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano & Nothing Else Pt 1/3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 115:33


    The 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 unknown

    Episode 284: 05_07_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Motian Live & Unreleased

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 115:15


    A 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 unknown

    Episode 283: 08_14_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Charlie & Paul Part 3/4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 115:13


    Music 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 Redman

    Episode 282: 12_18_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet More Tim Berne Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 116:05


    More 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 Berne

    Episode 281: 03_03_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Kikuchi: Mostly At Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 116:35


    Featuring 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 Records

    Episode 280: 01_13_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet The Northsea Jazz Festival 1992

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 115:55


    The 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 unknown

    Episode 279: 11_18_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet For the Love of Sarah & Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 115:42


    100th 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 Archive

    Episode 278: 04_22_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1990 Live At Yoshi's

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 115:06


    Featuring 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)

    Episode 277: 03_18_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1369 Club Boston 1985

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 115:17


    The 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 Archive

    Episode 276: 07_08_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Drums Tuning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 115:17


    Featuring 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 Berner

    Episode 275: 03_17_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1977 Office Gig & Rehearsal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 119:10


    Unreleased 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 Archive

    Episode 274: 02_19_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Motian & Monk & Powell & Muthspiel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 115:58


    Music 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 Malabrigo

    Episode 273: 03_04_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Live Monk: Live Motian

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 113:22


    Featuring 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 Schapiro

    Episode 272: 03_11_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1960 Birdland Sessions Bill Evans Trio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 113:54


    Featuring 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 Archive

    Episode 271: 01_08_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Paul Bley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 114:32


    Pianist 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 Archive

    Episode 270: 01_01_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Live at Montpelier, France 1988

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 114:57


    Live 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 Archive

    Episode 269: 12_18_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Selections From Paul Motian's Vinyl Collection Part 2/2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 113:12


    Selections 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 Collection

    Episode 268: 12_11_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Selections From Paul Motian's Vinyl Collection Part 1/2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 112:09


    Selections 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.

    Episode 267: 12_04_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: 1992 Paul Motian Recordings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 114:26


    1992 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 Archive

    Episode 266: 11_20_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: More Ed Schuller & Joe Lovano

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 100:34


    Paul 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 Records

    Episode 265: 11_06_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Ben Monder's Amorphae

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 111:31


    Ben 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 Chun

    Episode 264: 10_23_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Jeff Cosgrove Interview & Motian Sickness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 134:41


    Jeff 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 Cosgrove

    Episode 263: 10_16_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Garden of Eden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 118:34


    Paul 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 Records

    Episode 262: 10_02_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Alexandra Grimal Owls Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 121:00


    Alexandra 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 Records

    Episode 261: 09_11_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Trieste

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 120:50


    Featuring 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 Archive

    Episode 260: 09_04_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Joel Harrison Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 113:27


    A 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. Quigley

    Episode 259: 08_14_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: On Broadway with Brian Jones PHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 172:00


    On 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 show

    Episode 258: 08_21_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Martial Solal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 121:22


    Martial 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 unknown

    Episode 257: 08_07_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: More Lowell Davidson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023


    More 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 

    Episode 256: 07_17_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: John Voigt Interview: Comparison & Contrast featuring Lowell Davidson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023


    John 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 Voigt

    Episode 254: 07_10_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Eddie Costa & Coleman Hawkins Part 2/2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 114:07


    Eddie 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 unknown

    Episode 253: 07_03_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Eddie Costa & Coleman Hawkins Part 1/2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 114:01


    Early 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 Archive

    Episode 252: 06_19_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Russ Lossing with Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 113:20


    Russ 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)

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    Episode 251: 06_05_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Drumminology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 115:23


    Drumminology 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 NYC

    Episode 250: 05_08_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Sam Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 115:44


    Guitarist 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 Records

    Episode 249: 04_17_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Anat Fort Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 114:58


    Anat 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 Records

    Episode 248: 07_22_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Paul Motian Compositions Abacus-Drum Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 115:53


    Paul 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 Records

    Episode 247: 04_10_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Charles Lloyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 115:18


    Paul 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 Archive

    Episode 246: 04_03_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: More Andrew Hill!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 115:22


    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 Archive

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