At the Village Vanguard (subtitled You Took the Words Right Out of My Heart) is a live album by jazz drummer Paul Motian recorded at the Village Vanguard and originally released on the German JMT label. Recorded in 1995 it features performances by Motian with guitarist Bill Frisell and tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano. The album was rereleased on the Winter & Winter label in 2005.Winter & Winter catalogue accessed August 8, 2011
Reception The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 3½ stars, stating: "This is a prime Motian date, not to be missed this time around".Jurek, T. Allmusic Review accessed August 8, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Paul Motian except as indicated "You Took the Words Right Out of My Heart" (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) - 7:58 "Abacus" - 9:38 "Folk Song for Rosie" - 10:19 "The Owl of Cranston" - 8:30 "5 Miles to Wrentham" - 4:46 "Yahllah" - 14:16 "The Sunflower" - 8:33 "Circle Dance" - 5:04 Recorded at the Village Vanguard in New York City in June 1995
Personnel Paul Motian - drums Bill Frisell - electric guitar Joe Lovano - tenor saxophone
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