Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet
Podcast of a jazz radio show that airs live on WRFR.org on the first 3 Fridays of the month 9-11am. Featuring the music of drummer, composer & bandleader Paul Motian. There are also readings from his autobiography, interviews and liner notes. Visit my blog for more info: www.jazzcloset.blogspot.com.
Show episodes
Sideman recordings of Paul Motian around 1962. Includes Perry Robinson, George Russell, Bill Evans, Eddie Costa, Zoot Sims, Tony Scott, Mose Allison. With readings from Motian's unpublished autobiography. Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/11/related-to-1962-021119.html Photo: Paul Motian July 1962 Likely
12_17_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else Pt 3/3
Lots of unreleased rehearsals and concerts in this last episode of Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else. With readings from the archive. Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/11/frisell-motian-lovano-trio-and-nothing.html Photo: detail of Motian composition Elenore Antique which became the tune Good Ide
12_17_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else Pt 3/3
Lots of unreleased rehearsals and concerts in this last episode of Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else. With readings from the archive. Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/11/frisell-motian-lovano-trio-and-nothing.html Photo:
12_10_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else Pt 2/3
More released and unreleased music from the Paul Motian Trio with Bill Frisell & Joe Lovano. With readings about band size, instrument and song possibilities from Paul Motian's 1986 Band Book. Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/10/frisell-motian-lovano-trio-nothing-else.html Photo: Paul Motian, Bill Frisell
The Paul Motian Trio with Bill Frisell & Joe Lovano. Released & Unreleased recordings. Lots of readings from Paul Motian's unpublished autobiography. Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/10/frisell-motian-lovano-trio-and-nothing.html Photo: Lovano, Motian, Frisell on stage photographer unknown
A selection of Motian live recordings spanning the years 1969-2011. All are unreleased. Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/09/motian-live-and-unreleased-050718.html Photo: Paul Motian early 1960s photographer and situation unknown