One Time Out is the fifth album by Paul Motian on the Italian Soul Note label. It was released in 1989 and features performances by Motian’s trio with guitarist Bill Frisell and tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano.

Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated that "it is the basic sound of the unique group that makes the CD of great interest".Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed June 28, 2011

Track listing "One Time Out" - 5:48 "If You Could See Me Now" (Dameron, Sigman) - 5:25 "For the Love of Sarah" - 4:23 "The Storyteller" - 5:04 "Portrait of T." - 5:06 "Morpion" - 5:54 "Monk's Mood" (Monk) - 7:34 "Good Idea" - 4:22 "Circle Dance" - 5:43

All compositions by Paul Motian except as indicated Recorded 21–22 September 1987 at Barigozzi Studio, Milano

Personnel Paul Motian - drums Bill Frisell - electric guitar Joe Lovano - tenor saxophone

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