Paul Motian - Motian In Motion
Motian in Motion is a feature documentary about legendary jazz drummer Paul Motian. Featuring performances recorded live at Birdland, The Village Vanguard, Iridium, and other venues. Paul Motian was one of the most influential American drummers in the history of jazz. Motian’s amazingly prolific work as a drummer and composer is evident on hundreds of recordings as both a leader and essential sideman. As a musician/composer, Motian and other drummers such as Ed Blackwell, Charles Moffett and Jack DeJohnette were key players in the movement to break down the barriers conventional jazz drumming had set in place. They worked to free the jazz drummer from being time-keepers, allowing for a more free and fluid style as they played along with the melody.
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