Motian in Tokyo is a live album by Paul Motian recorded and released by Japanese Bamboo label of Polydor K.K. at the end of 1991, and widely distributed through PolyGram. The album features performances by Motian with guitarist Bill Frisell and tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano and was rereleased on the Winter & Winter label in 2003.Winter & Winter catalogue accessed August 9, 2011
Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album three stars, stating: "The music is reminiscent of both Coleman and Keith Jarrett in spots, and is often floating and wandering, generally staying quite coherent, with some fiery moments. But overall, this interesting but not essential set does not live up to its great potential".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed August 5, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Paul Motian except as indicated "From Time to Time" - 6:58 "Shakalaka" - 6:18 "Kathelin Gray" (Ornette Coleman, Pat Metheny) - 6:54 "The Hoax" - 1:00 "Mumbo Jumbo" - 10:43 "Birdsong I" - 1:34 "Mode VI" - 7:29 "Two Women from Padua" - 4:53 "It Is" - 5:11 "Birdsong II" - 1:32 Recorded at Sony Building in Tokyo, Japan on March 28 & 29, 1991
Personnel Paul Motian - drums Bill Frisell - electric guitar Joe Lovano - tenor saxophone
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