Evidence - Paul Motian Band - Garden Of Eden (CD, Album)

Saxophonists Tony Malaby and Chris Cheek are, respectively, center left and center right. Motian's drums are heard across the stereo spectrum, whether soloing or supporting the ensemble. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Paul Motian Garden of Eden Down Beat : 4 stars out of 5 -- "With flotation devices that seem to hang in mid-air, Motian's drumming and arranging style brings new meaning to the musical term rubato.

Get email alerts for Paul Motian. Our customers love us! Join our , fans. Tracks: 1. Song previews provided courtesy of iTunes. As with the previous outing, Motian presents inventive covers of tunes by Jerome Kern a light, gentle take on "Bill" and Thelonious Monk the shuffling rendition of "Evidence" , but that's where obvious similarities between the two albums end. Password Reset your password Click the eye to show your password.

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Lovano excels on the tenor and soprano saxes as well as the obscure alto clarinet, and Silvano's adventurous improvisations demonstrate that she was already quite distinctive in ; nor are Frisell's meaty solos anything to complain about. Nonetheless, this is hardly a performance that goes out of its way to be accessible -- classical-influenced post-bop pieces like "Tafabalewa Square," "Spirit of the Night," and "Round Dance" are as angular as they are cerebral and abstract.

But if the listener is willing to accept this uncompromising, challenging CD on its own terms, the rewards are abundant. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

On Garden Of Eden, Paul Motian's Electric Bebop Band shortens its name and lengthens its stride to present a new artistic agenda. Recalibrations of the bop and hard bop repertoires stay on the bill, but only in a supporting role: the main event now is original material, most of it composed by Motian.

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  1. Though recorded in , the release of Garden of Eden marks the year in which drummer, composer, and bandleader Paul Motian turned The Paul Motian Band is structured after his Electric Bebop Band from the s. The group's unique approach to bebop is here -- particularly in the bookends of the set with Charles Mingus ' "Pithecanthropus Erectus," and "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat," at the beginning, 8/
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  2. Paul Motian Band ‎– Garden Of Eden. Label: ECM Records ‎– ECM , ECM Records ‎– Format: CD, Album. Country: Germany. Released: 03 Feb /5(12).
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  3. Veteran drummer Paul Motian has put together an unusual septet with two saxophonists (Chris Cheek and Tony Malaby), three guitarists (Steve Cardenas, Ben Monder, and Jakob Bro), a bassist (Jerome Harris), and drums (Paul Motian)/5(13).
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  4. Though recorded in , the release of Garden of Eden marks the year in which drummer, composer, and bandleader Paul Motian turned The Paul Motian Band is structured after his Electric Bebop Band from the s. The group's unique approach to bebop is here -- particularly in the bookends of the set with Charles Mingus' "Pithecanthropus Erectus," and "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat," at the Price: $
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  5. Listen to your favorite songs from Garden Of Eden by Paul Motian Band Now. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Download our mobile app now.
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  6. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Paul Motian Band - Garden Of Eden at Discogs. Complete your Paul Motian Band collection/5(17).
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  7. Veteran drummer Paul Motian has put together an unusual septet with two saxophonists (Chris Cheek and Tony Malaby), three guitarists (Steve Cardenas, Ben Monder, and Jakob Bro), a bassist (Jerome Harris), and drums (Paul Motian). Of the 14 cuts in this collection, half are by Motian, two are by Charles Mingus ("Pithecanthropus Erectus" and "Goodbye Porkpie Hat"), and one each is by Thelonious /5(13).
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  8. Garden of Eden also expands Motian's unorthodox lineup of two saxophones, two guitars, bass, and drums to an even more uncommon septet featuring an additional guitarist. Opening with two Mingus tunes might suggest that little has changed. Still, as always, Motian's concept is really anti-bebop.
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  9. Garden of Eden is an album by jazz drummer Paul Motian recorded in and released on the ECM label in
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