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Jazz Library: Paul Motian

Paul Motian

11/03/2012

BBC Radio 3 - Jazz Library, Paul Motian

Martin Speake joins Alyn Shipton for a selection of the essential discs by Paul Motian.

Martin Speake joins Alyn Shipton for a selection of the essential discs by Paul Motian - one of the most innovative and influential percussionists from the world of jazz.

From his early recordings with the Bill Evans trio in the 1950s, Paul Motian remained in the very highest echelons of jazz until his death in November 2011. His former colleague, the saxophonist Martin Speake, who worked with Motian on record and in concert, joins Alyn Shipton for a selection of the essential discs by this most innovative and influential of percussionists. As well as work with Evans, the programme includes pieces by Keith Jarrett, the trio with Joe Lovano and Bill Frisell, and Motian's own Electric Bebop Band.

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