Paul Motian RIP

Had a good long run ...around 35 records as a leader and maybe more as a big contributor. Unlike most it seemed like he never wussed out artistically. Definitely could provide a buzz on par w/ Max Roach, Ed Blackwell and Dannie Richmond.

I never fully appreciated how good a player he really was until I (recently!) "discovered" Tethered Moon. He really shines in this ensemble.

I'm like Edorr: I discovered Paul Motian a few years ago when I received a gift of his "I Have the Room Above Her". I had heard him on Bill Evans' Village Vanguard recordings but never paid much attention to his playing. "I Have the Room Above Her" opened my ears, so to speak, and I went back and listened to much more of his music. Really an artist on the drums.

I have about a dozen of his albums as a leader, most of which he made in his 60s and 70s - with much younger players. Did you know Paul played at Woodstock backing up Arlo Gurthie?