It’s New York’s gain, if the world’s loss, that Paul Motian doesn’t like to leave the island of Manhattan. Fortunately, he doesn’t need to. In the latest iteration of his ongoing residence at the Village Vanguard, Motian will perform the … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Blindfold Test, Branford Marsalis, Chris Byars, Chris Potter, David Murray, Donny McCaslin, George Coleman, Greg Tardy, James Carter, Jimmy Greene, Joe Henderson, Mark Turner, Michael Brecker, Ned Goold, Ron Blake, Wynton Marsalis
On any given evening in New York City, jazzfolk possessing sufficient determination, logistical savoir faire, and funds can select from an embarrassment of riches. Last night, for example, I might have gone to the Jazz Standard to hear James Farm, … Continue reading →
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Tagged as 55 Bar, Adam Rogers, Chris Potter, Craig Taborn, Drew Gress, Fima Ephron, Jason Moran, Jazz Gallery, Nasheet Waits, Nate Smith, Ralph Alessi, Scott Colley, Village Vanguard, WKCR
It’s been a thrill to get to know Paul Motian — who ends his MJQ Tribute week at the Village Vanguard tonight – a little bit over the last 12-13 years. He joined me on numerous occasions while I was … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Bill Frisell, Bill Stewart, Billy Hart, Billy Higgins, Blindfold Test, Brian Blade, Charlie Haden, Chris Potter, Don Cherry, DownBeat, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Hank Jones, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Jack DeJohnette, Jim Black, Joe Lovano, Joey Baron, Kenny Clarke, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Lee Konitz, Marc Johnson, Mark Dresser, Max Roach, Mel Lewis, Ornette Coleman, Paul Bley, Paul Motian, Ralph Peterson, Sal Mosca, Satoko Fujii, Shadow Wilson, Warne Marsh
Not saying I’ll make it (the best laid plans and all that), but it’s my intention to go to the Village Vanguard this evening to hear the final night of Paul Motian’s week-long MJQ homage with Steve Nelson, Craig Taborn … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Article, Chris Potter, Dave Holland, DownBeat, Kenny Barron, Lewis Nash, Paul Motian, Pittsburgh, Steve Nelson
