Paul Motion

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Paul Motian: 1931-2011

He showed us new ways to think about jazz drumming. There will never be another like him. by Michael Parillo On a dark night at the Village Vanguard, the audience snakes slowly down the long staircase and settles in at…

Modern Drummer
May 8, 2012

Paul Motian

Give Paul Motian a break for deciding to cease touring in favor of occasional appearances in New York City. After all, the man has spent his adult life on the road, lending his cascading and earthy tones to the likes…

Modern Drummer
Oct 15, 2006
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