The Story of Maryam explained

The Story of Maryam
Type:	Album
Artist:	Paul Motian
Cover:	The Story of Maryam.jpg
Released:	1984
Recorded:	July 27–28, 1983
Genre:	Avant-garde jazz, free jazz, contemporary jazz
Length:	38:33
Label:	Soul Note
Producer:	Giovanni Bonandrini
Prev Title:	Psalm
Prev Year:	1982
Next Title:	Jack of Clubs
Next Year:	1985

The Story of Maryam is the first album by Paul Motian to be released on the Italian Soul Note label. It was released in 1984 and features performances by Motian with guitarist Bill Frisell, tenor saxophonists Joe Lovano and Jim Pepper, and bassist Ed Schuller.

Reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 4½ stars.^[1]

Track listing

1. "9 x 9" - 7:10
2. "5 Miles to Wrentham" - 4:54
3. "The Owl of Cranston" - 8:15
4. "Trieste" - 5:45
5. "Look to the Black Wall" - 6:42
6. "The Story of Maryam" - 5:47

All compositions by Paul Motian

• Recorded July 27&28, 1983 Milan, Italy

Personnel

• Paul Motian - drums
• Bill Frisell - electric guitar
• Joe Lovano - tenor saxophone
• Jim Pepper - tenor and soprano saxophones
• Ed Schuller - bass

Notes and References

1. http://allmusic.com/album/r144395 Allmusic Review