Jack of Clubs (album) explained

Jack of Clubs
Type:Album
Artist:Paul Motian
Cover:Jack of Clubs (album).jpg
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Released:1985
Recorded:March 26–28, 1984
Genre:Avant-garde jazz, free jazz, downtown music
Length:40:23
Label:Soul Note
Producer:Giovanni Bonandrini
Prev Title:The Story of Maryam
Prev Year:1984
Next Title:It Should've Happened a Long Time Ago
Next Year:1985

Jack of Clubs is the second album by Paul Motian to be released on the Italian Soul Note label. It was released in 1985 and like his previous album features performances by Motian with guitarist Bill Frisell, tenor saxophonists Joe Lovano and Jim Pepper, and bassist Ed Schuller.

Reception

The Allmusic Review by Scott Yanow states: "The drummer's seven originals feature lots of variety in moods, ranging from witty to introspective and showcasing the colorful players at their best".[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Paul Motian

  1. "Jack of Clubs" - 6:50
  2. "Cathedral Song" - 8:32
  3. "Split Decision" - 6:05
  4. "Hide and Go Seek" - 4:26
  5. "Lament" - 4:45
  6. "Tanner Street" - 3:21
  7. "Drum Music" - 6:24

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Yanow, S. [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r144386|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Review] accessed 19 August 2009