Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Episode 306: 01_22_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Tethered Moon & Unreleased Kikuchi Pt 2/2

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:02:21 +0000

Hear a reading about Paul Motian's thoughts on racial identity and the story of his only known relative who was also a musician–she played the oud. Thanks to Andreas Schmidt for sharing his 'Poo' recordings!
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2026/02/tethered-moon-unreleased-kikuchi-part.html

Episode 305: 01_15_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Tethered Moon & Unreleased Kikuchi Pt 1/2

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:15:30 +0000

1990s Jazz Trio with Paul Motian, Gary Peacock and Masabumi Kiluchi. Interspersed with unreleased solo piano Home Recordings by Masabumi Kikuchi.
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2026/02/tethered-moon-unreleased-kikuchi-011518.html
Photo: Masabumi 'Poo' Kikuchi, Paul Motian and Gary Peacock 1991 photo: ©Yukio Ichikawa courtesy King Records

Episode 304: 11_23_25 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1980 Live At Ryles

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:19:30 +0000

This show is a digitized cassette of a concert from September 23, 1980.

Recorded Live at Ryles, Boston, MA

The only time this group played together: Paul Motian drums, Charlie Haden bass, Pat Metheney guitar, Julius Hemphill saxophone
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/11/1980-live-at-ryles-112325.html
Photo: Pat Metheney 1980 © Paul Motian

Episode 303: 10_02_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1988 Motian-Frisell-Lovano Rehearsals Pt 2

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:43:33 +0000

Unreleased rehearsal tapes of Paul Motian, Bill Frisell & Joe Lovano in 1988. Recorded at Lovano's loft in NYC.
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/11/1988-motian-frisell-lovano-rehearsals.html
Photo: Joe Lovano, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell 1989 at Bach, Dancing & Dynamite Half Moon Bay, CA
photographer unknown

Episode 302: 05_13_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Pat Metheny & Paul Motian Around 1980

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:28:52 +0000

Music and readings about guitarist Metheny and drummer Motian. Motian toured with Metheny around 1980.
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/11/pat-metheny-paul-motian-around-1980.html
Photo: Pat Metheny & Paul Motian at McCabe's in Santa Monica, CA Dec. 1980 photographer unknown courtesy McCabe's & David Goodrich

Episode 301: 08_19_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Eddie Schuller Interview

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:47:22 +0000

Eddie Schuller tells stories about the 1980s Paul Motian Quintet. Music with Billy Drewes, Jim Pepper, Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell & Paul Motian.
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/11/eddie-schuller-interview-081919.html
Photo: Paul Motian Quintet July 4, 1982 Massachusetts, USA
Paul Motian, Eddie Schuller, Billy Drewes, Bill Frisell, Joe Lovano

Episode 300: 04_21_78 Paul Motian Trio Live at the Public Theatre NYC

Cindy McGuirl — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:09:20 +0000

On April 4, 1978, the Paul Motian Trio with David Izenzon & Charles Brackeen gave a concert for broadcast on WKCR-FM radio, Columbia University’s non-commercial student-run radio station.
More Info: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/08/paul-motian-trio-live-at-public-theatre.html
Photo: Paul Motian 1977 © Richard Berner

Episode 299: 02_10_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Improvised By Paul Motian & Friends

Cindy McGuirl — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:17:20 +0000

Featuring all improvised tunes with Charlie Haden, Paul Bley, Masabumi Kikuchi, Thomas morgan, Enrico Pieranunzi, Marilyn Crispell, Gary Peacock, Stephan Oliver, Bruno Chevron and Paul Motian. With readings from the liner notes of Masabumi Kikuchi Trio 2012 album Sunrise on ECM.
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/07/improvised-by-paul-motian-friends-021017.html
Photo: Paul Motian © Pierluigi Bumba 1994

Episode 298: 10_01_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1980s: Motian Quintet V2 Part 1/3

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:30:23 +0000

Featuring unreleased rehearsal and concert tapes of the 19080's Paul Motian Quintet Version 2. With Bill Frisell, Joe Lovano, Eddie Schuller and Jim Pepper.
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/07/1980s-paul-motian-quintet-v2-part-13.html
Photo: Jim Pepper in NYC?Bremen? 1983 photo: Paul Motian

Episode 297: 06_03_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Bley, Peacock, Motian: When Will the Blues Leave

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:32:42 +0000

Paul Bley, Gary Peacock and Paul Motian played together throughout their jazz careers. But they only played all 3 of them together before 1963 and 1999- a 36 year gap. I feature the 2019 ECM release of the 1999 tour concert in Lugano, Switzerland, earlier recordings of them, and excerpts from unreleased cassette tape in the Paul Motian Archive. With readings from the Archive.
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/07/bley-peacock-motian-when-will-blues.html
Photo: Gary Peacock On the Road March 1999 photo: Paul Motian ©Paul Motian Archive

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 04 May 2025 14:17:53 +0000

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.html

Photo: Carla Bley 1971 ©Paul Roughen courtesy JCOA Records

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:08:52 +0000

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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:13:16 +0000

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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:58:22 +0000

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 13:46:57 +0000

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.html

Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:01:12 +0000

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.html

Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:41:30 +0000

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.html

Photo: Paul Motian recording with Paul Bley 1964 photo ©Len Dobbin

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 15:49:00 +0000

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.html

Photo: Keith Jarrett Quartet Tour Flier Keystone Korner San Francisco 1974

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:55:49 +0000

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.html

Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:18:41 +0000

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.html

Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:14:44 +0000

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:14:32 +0000

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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:28:25 +0000

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.html
Photo: Lovano, Motian, Frisell on stage photographer unknown

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:44:30 +0000

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.html

Photo: Paul Motian early 1960s photographer and situation unknown

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 16:22:42 +0000

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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 14:21:10 +0000

More Tim Berne Music
with Paul Motian

Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/08/more-tim-berne-music-121817.html

Photo: ©Wes Orshosky courtesy ECM Records
Tim 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 11:58:04 +0000

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.html
Photo: Masabumi 'Poo' Kikuchi © Abby Kikuchi courtesy ECM Records

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 19 May 2024 13:03:52 +0000

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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:28:53 +0000

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.html
Photo: Rose, Paul & Sarah Motian abt. 1942 ©Paul Motian Archive

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:24:31 +0000

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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 18:50:47 +0000

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.html

Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 14:29:00 +0000

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.html
Photo: Charles Brackeen 1977 location unknown ©Richard Berner

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:23:48 +0000

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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:13:54 +0000

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.html

Photo: Paul Motian 1990 photo: ©Mark Malabrigo

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:12:41 +0000

Featuring Thelonious Monk's album In Person-live at Town Hall 1959 and live at Blackhawk 1960 and Bill Evans
The 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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:12:07 +0000

Featuring Cool & Blue Records 1992 Release 'The Legendary Bill Evans Trio The 1960 Birdland Sessions" with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2016/03/set-list-031116.html
Photo: Paul Motian 1960 Cape Cod, MA ©Paul Motian Archive

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:53:48 +0000

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.html
Image: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 15:13:04 +0000

Live At Montpelier, France 1988 The Paul Motian Trio with Bill Frisell & Joe Lovano
A great, unreleased recording of the classic Paul Motian Trio
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/11/live-at-montpelier-france-nov-26-1988.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:02:31 +0000

Selections From Paul Motian's Vinyl Collection Part 2/2
More 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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:50:49 +0000

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.html

Photo: Some of Paul Motian's vinyl collection.

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:34:32 +0000

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.html

Photo: Paul Motian 1975 self portrait ©Paul Motian Archive

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:14:53 +0000

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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 15:11:43 +0000

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.html

Photo: Ben Monder courtesy ECM Records ©Jesse Chun

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:37:50 +0000

Jeff Cosgrove Interview & Motian Sickness
Featuring 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.html
Photo: Jeff Cosgrove courtesy Jeff Cosgrove

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:06:17 +0000

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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:54:38 +0000

Alexandra Grimal: Owls Talk
In 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.html
Photo: Alexandra Grimal, Paul Motian 2009 ©Jean-Louis Atlan courtesy Hote Marge Records

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 14:11:15 +0000

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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:24:22 +0000

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.html

Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 13:09:10 +0000

On Broadway with Brian Jones PHD
Featuring 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.html
Photo: Some albums and CDs played on the show

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:37:39 +0000

Martial Solal
Paul 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.html
Photo: Teddy Kotick and Martial Solal 1963 Hickory House, NYC photographer unknown

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:10:20 +0000

More Lowell Davidson
Pianist 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.html
Photo: Lowell Davidson courtesy ESP Records

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 19:49:38 +0000

John Voigt Interview: Comparison & Contrast featuring Lowell Davidson
From 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.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 28 May 2023 17:04:03 +0000

Eddie Costa & Coleman Hawkins Part 2/2
More 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.html
Photo: Coleman Hawkins date and photographer unknown

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sat, 20 May 2023 15:17:37 +0000

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.html

Photo: Page from Paul Motian's 1958 Datebook ©Paul Motian Archive

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 14 May 2023 13:32:31 +0000

Russ Lossing with Interview
Jazz Pianist Russ Lossing, friend and bandmate of Paul Motian is featured.
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/05/russ-lossing-with-interview-061915.html
Photo: l to r: Michael Adkins, Paul Motian, John Hebert, Russ Lossing (after recording Adkins "Rotator" 2006)

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 13:34:02 +0000

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.html
Photo: Paul Motian's Gong in his apartment in NYC

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 19:49:15 +0000

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.html
Photo: Sam Brown © Urve Kuusik & Edmund Shea Courtesy Columbia Records

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:50:22 +0000

Anat Fort Interview
Paul Motian playing with contemporary Israeli pianist Anat Fort. Interview with Anat Fort.
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/03/anat-fort-interview.html
Photo: 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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 19:12:04 +0000

Paul Motian Compositions Abacus-Drum Music

Recordings 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.html

photo: Lee Tanner courtesy Impulse Records

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

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 16:16:26 +0000

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.html
Image: 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!!!

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:50:34 +0000

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.html
Photo: A promotional postcard Motian saved from a gig in Hawaii, 1969 ©Paul Motian Archive

Episode 245: 03_20_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:29:51 +0000

Paul Motian's Random LPs & 2nd Hand Stories
Jazz from Paul Motian's LP collection and readings from his writings @paulmotianarchive
Andrew Hill, Paul Bley, Albert Ayler and more
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/01/paul-motians-random-lps-2nd-hand-stories.html
Photo: Andrew Hill LP cover courtesy Blue Note Records

Episode 244: 02_20_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1982 Rehearsal Tape Part 2

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:33:49 +0000

1982 Paul Motian Band Rehearsal Tape Part 2
Featuring an unreleased rehearsal with Paul Motian, Billy Drewes, Ed Schuller, Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/01/1982-rehearsal-tape-part-2-featuring.html
Photo: The Paul Motian Band: Billy Drewes, Ed Schuller, Joe Lovano, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell
Fall of 1981 photo: ©Deborah Feingold

Episode 243: 02_13_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1982 Rehearsal

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:05:51 +0000

Featuring 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.html
Photo: Billy Drewes, Bill Frisell, Paul Motian, Ed Schuller, Joe Lovano 1981 photo: © Regina Stetter courtesy ECM Records

Episode 242: 02_06_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: 1978 Rehearsal: Drum Music

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 15:15:08 +0000

1978 Trio Rehearsal Tapes with Paul Motian, David Izenson, Charles Brackeen featuring early versions of Motian's iconic composition Drum Music
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2023/01/1978-trio-rehearsal-tapes-drum-music.html
Photo: Paul Motian 1978 photographer unknown

Episode 241: 12_12_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Stephan Oliva & Bruno Chevillon

Cindy McGuirl — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 23:39:28 +0000

Stephan Oliva & Bruno Chevillon
Featuring 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.html
Photo: Paul Motian 1999 ©Fredrich Cantor courtesy BMG/France

Episode 240: 12_05_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Hamburg '72

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 15:19:30 +0000

Hamburg '72 Keith Jarrett Trio with Charlie Haden & Paul Motian
Lots of readings from the Paul Motian Archive
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/12/hamburg-72-keith-jarrett-trio.html
Photo: Paul Motian June 14, 1972 NDR, Hamburg photo: Johannes Anders courtesy ECM Records

Episode 239: 11_04_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Marilyn Crispell

Cindy McGuirl — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 21:36:45 +0000

Marilyn Crispell jazz piano
with Paul Motian, Gary Peacock and more Readings from the Paul Motian Archive
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/12/marilyn-crispell.html
Photo: Marilyn Crispell 2003 ©Cheryl Koralik courtesy ECM Records

Episode 239: 11_04_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Marilyn Crispell

Cindy McGuirl — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 21:29:38 +0000

Episode 238: 10_03_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Mark Turner & Warne Marsh

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:46:48 +0000

Mark Turner & Warne Marsh
Featuring 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.html
Photo: Larry Grenadier, Paul Motian, Stefano Bollani, Enrico Rava, Mark Turner
photo: Claire Stefani courtesy ECM Records

Episode 237: 08_08_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Keith Jarrett's American Quartet Pt 3/3

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:41:25 +0000

Keith Jarrett's American Quartet Pt 3/3
Paul Motian, Keith Jarrett, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden with readings from the Paul Motian Archive
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/11/keith-jarretts-american-quartet-part-33.html
photo: Paul Motian 1976 ©Lee Tanner courtesy Impulse Records

Episode 236: 03_06_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet: Jakob Bro

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:07:52 +0000

Jakob Bro with Interview
Jazz, Paul Motian, Ben Street, Bill Frisell, Chris Cheek, Tony Malaby, Steve Cardenas, Ben Monder, Jerome Harris, Lee Konitz, Mark Turner, Thomas Morgan
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/11/jakob-bro-with-interview.html
Photo: Jakob Bro, Paul Motian, Chris Cheek 2006 photo: Robert Lewis courtesy Loveland records

Episode 235: 08_22_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:59:27 +0000

Paul Motian: First & Last Recordings
Hal Stein, Samuel Blaser, Bill Evans, Warne Marsh, Marcy Lutes, Alexandra Grimal and more
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/10/paul-motian-first-last-recordings.html
photo: Thomas Morgan, Petra Haden, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell 2010 ©John Rogers courtesy Winter & Winter

Episode 234: 08_01_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:48:32 +0000

More American Jazz Quartet and Trio
Paul Motian with Keith Jarrett Trio, Quartet, Quintet: Charlie haden, Dewey Redman, Arto Moreira mostly 1970s
With readings from the Paul Motian Archive
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/09/more-american-jazz-quartet-and-trio.html
Photo: Keith Jarrett Quintet 1972 photographer unknown

Episode 233: 07_11_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 13:46:20 +0000

Baby Dodds & Live at the Village Vanguard
Paul 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.html
Photo: Baby Dodds courtesy Folkways Records

Episode 232: 07_04_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 13:30:59 +0000

From Ornette Coleman to Keith Jarrett and Beyond
Released 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.html
Photo: Back cover of the 1971 album, The Mourning of a Star courtesy Atlantic Records

Episode 231: 06_20_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 14:12:39 +0000

Charlie Haden, Geri Allen & More
Paul 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.html
Photo: Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra in Montreal 1989 photo: ©Jan-Henri Thijs

Episode 230: 06_13_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 13:17:59 +0000

Charlie Haden, Ornette Coleman and More
Jazz with Paul Motian and Charlie Haden, Geri Allen, The Liberation Music Orchestra and Ornate Coleman. Readings from the Paul Motian Archive
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/06/charlie-haden-ornette-coleman-and-more.html
Photo: Geri Allen, Charlie Haden 1987 ©Ruth Cameron

Episode 229: 05_23_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 21:38:45 +0000

The First Trio Pt 3 & Steve Swallow
Paul Motian's 1979 Trio with J.F. Jenny-Clark and Charles Brackeen plus various bands that included bassist Steve Swallow
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-first-trio-part-3-steve-swallow.html
Photo: J.F. Jenny-Clark & Paul Motian courtesy Label Hopi France ©Antoine Darnaud

Episode 228: 01_16_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 29 May 2022 17:08:09 +0000

Live at Ryles 9/25 & 26, 1984 Part 3/3
Paul Motian Trio with Joe Lovano and Bill Frisell
With Readings from the Paul Motian Archive
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/05/live-at-ryles-925-26-1984-part-33.html
Photo: Paul Motian Trio in Istanbul 1987 Lovano, Motian, Frisell

Episode 227: 01_02_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 15 May 2022 11:53:26 +0000

Live At Ryles 09/26/1984 Part 1/3
Ryles 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.html
Photo: Set List for the Gig from Motian's Bandbook ©Paul Motian Archive

Episode 226: 01_09_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 08 May 2022 17:05:25 +0000

Live at Ryles 09/25/1984 Part 2/3 with Bill Frisell Interview
Featuring 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.html
Photo: Bill Frisell 1984 photo booth image

Episode 225: 12_19_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 01 May 2022 16:15:05 +0000

Trio (Motian, Lovano, Frisell) Rehearsal Oct. 18, 1985
Featuring unreleased rehearsal tapes and other recorded jazz with Paul Motian, Joe Lovano and Bill Frisell. With readings from the Paul Motian Archive. @paulmotianarchive
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/05/trio-motian-lovano-frisell-rehearsal.html
Photo: 2006 Joe Lovano, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell courtesy ECM Records ©Arne Reimer

Episode 224: 11_07_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:20:38 +0000

Live At the Village Vanguard
Paul 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.html
Photo: Paul Motian playing his drums at the Village Vanguard in 1963 photographer unknown ©Paul Motian Archive

Episode 223: 10_17_2014 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 14:32:17 +0000

Rehearsal Tape 1980s Part 1
This 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.org
This 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.html
Photo: ©E.J. Camp from a brochure Paul Motian self-published in 1985

Episode 222: 10_24_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:27:50 +0000

Rehearsal Tape 1980s Part 2
Paul 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.html
Photo: Paul Motian's Band Book page notes from the rehearsal ©Paul Motian Archive

Episode 221: 11_21_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:22:27 +0000

Portrait In Jazz
Paul Motian, Scott LaFaro, Bill Evans
Some 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.html
Photo: Scott LaFaro, Bill Evans & Paul Motian at the Village Vanguard 1960 ©Steve Schapiro

Episode 220: 09_23_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Bracken, Davidson, Motian Duo Rehearsal Tapes

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 20:47:32 +0000

Charles Brackeen & Lowell Davidson

1977 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.html
Photo: Charles Brackeen 1977 photo: Richard Berner ©Paul Motian Archive

Episode 219: 05_09_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet The First Trio Part 2 Paul Motian, Charles Brackeen, J.F. Jenny-Clark

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:33:38 +0000

The First Trio Part 2 Paul Motian, Charles Brackeen, J.F. Jenny-Clark
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-repeat-of-episode-first-aired-on-may.html
photo: Charles Brackeen 1978 ©Richard Berner

Episode 218: 07_18_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:05:22 +0000

Keith Jarrett's American Quartet & More
Paul Motian, Charlie Haden, Dewey Redman, Keith Jarrett's American Quartet
With readings from Motian's autobiography, NDR Jazz Workshop Album 1972
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-repeat-of-episode-from-july-18-2014.html
Photo: Dewey Redman, Paul Motian, Keith Jarrett, Charlie Haden On tour 1974 Photographer unknown ©Paul Motian Archive

Episode 217: 09_05_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 16:16:33 +0000

Paul Motian Influences: Edgar Varese & Moondog
With readings from Paul Motian's unpublished autobiography
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2022/01/paul-motian-influences-edgar-varese.html
Photo: Enrico Pieranunzi, Paul Motian, Marc Johnson photo: ©Elena Somare courtesy EGEA Music

Episode 216: 08_06_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:25:29 +0000

Steve Cardenas Interview: Charlie and Paul
Steve & 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.html
Photo: Steve Cardenas ©Anna Yatskevich

Episode 215: 05_22_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 13:55:10 +0000

Poem Field #2
Paul 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.html
Photo: Paul Motian 1970 on the set of the film Punishment Park photographer unknown ©Paul Motian Archive

Episode 214: 08_15_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 17:36:26 +0000

Bill Evans & Keith Jarrett
Paul 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/1265873899444802714/5428674158839897442
Photo: Paul Motian drum kit request for concert, date unknown ©Paul Motian Archive

Episode 213: 01_23_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 14:40:28 +0000

Bill McHenry
Interview with jazz saxophonist Bill McHenry about Paul Motian. Featuring music by McHenry and Motian
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2021/11/bill-mchenry-interview.html
Photo: Bill McHenry ©Peter Gannushkin

Episode 212: 11_13_15 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:25:44 +0000

Live At A-Trane: The Unreleased Set Schuller, Lovano, Motian
In 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.html
Photo ©Jean Francois Prins courtesy Tutu Records

Episode 211: 05_02_14 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:50:11 +0000

The First Trio: Paul Motian, Charles Brackeen, David Izenzon
Featuring rare bells, drum, bass and saxophone solos from a 1977 Creative Music Studios Recording
Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2014/05/050214-set-list.html
Photo: Izenzon, Brackeen, Motian 1977 ©Richard Berner

Episode 209: 11_09_20 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:52:28 +0000

Gary Peacock & Paul Motian Part 6

Mostly with Marilyn Crispell & Paul Bley

Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/11/set-list-110220-gary-peacock-paul.html

11_02_20 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:30:33 +0000

Gary Peacock & Paul Motian Part 5

Mostly with pianist Marilyn Crispell playing Annette Peacock compositions

Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/10/set-list-110220-gary-peacock-paul.html

Photo: Gary Peacock 1997 photo: ©Paul Motian Archive

01_01_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Cindy McGuirl — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 14:02:36 +0000

Paul Motian Trio: Live at Montpelier, France Nov. 6, 1988

Mostly unreleased concert recording with Joe Lovano & Bill Frisell

Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2020/10/set-list-102620-paul-motian-trio-live.html

Photo: Bill Frisell, Paul Motian, Joe Lovano abt. 1988 ©Paul Motian Archive