Motian in Tokyo explained

Motian in Tokyo
Type:	Live album
Artist:	Paul Motian
Cover:	Motian in Tokyo.jpg
Released:	1 October 1991
Recorded:	March 28 & 29, 1991
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	52:32
Label:	JMT
Producer:	Stefan F. Winter
Prev Title:	Bill Evans
Prev Year:	1990
Next Title:	On Broadway Volume 3
Next Year:	1991

Motian in Tokyo is a live album by Paul Motian released on the German JMT label released in 1992. The album features performances by Motian with guitarist Bill Frisell and tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano and was rereleased on the Winter & Winter label in 2003.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "The music is reminiscent of both Coleman and Keith Jarrett in spots, and is often floating and wandering, generally staying quite coherent, with some fiery moments. But overall, this interesting but not essential set does not live up to its great potential".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Paul Motian except as indicated

1. "From Time to Time" - 6:58
2. "Shakalaka" - 6:18
3. "Kathelin Gray" (Ornette Coleman, Pat Metheny) - 6:54
4. "The Hoax" - 1:00
5. "Mumbo Jumbo" - 10:43
6. "Birdsong I" - 1:34
7. "Mode VI" - 7:29
8. "Two Women from Padua" - 4:53
9. "It Is" - 5:11
10. "Birdsong II" - 1:32

• Recorded in Tokyo, Japan on March 28 & 29, 1991

Personnel

• Paul Motian - drums
• Bill Frisell - electric guitar
• Joe Lovano - tenor saxophone

Notes and References

1. http://www.winterandwinter.com/index.php?id=220 Winter & Winter catalogue
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed August 5, 2011