New Paul Motian trio on ECM

[Guy Berger]

For what it's worth, I spoke to Motian briefly while he was autographing the CD and he said he really liked it. He seemed somewhat taken aback by my suggestion that they release a second one.

[colinmce]

I finally picked this up yesterday and give it a couple listens. Very good stuff. This is my first time hearing Chris Potter and ... I'll just say that I need to listen more to get a better sense of his contribution. On first glance he does seem a bit dull, but I'm open to the notion that further listening with reveal more tact and complexity in his playing. It's wonderful to hear Moran play such subdued music, he can be such a lyrical player, something it's easy to forget on his leader dates, where I think his Andew Hill influence predominates. As far as Motian being undermiked, I disagree. I've heard recordings where he's way overmiked (Charlie Haden's Montreal Tapes comes to mind) and it doesn't suit him. I think it's his unique ability to dominate this music at such a volume.

[David Ayers]

I pulled this one out again, and I continue to recommend it. Lovely record.

[jlhoots]

I pulled this one out again, and I continue to recommend it. Lovely record.

I like it too.

[LWayne]

Me three. Might be the front-runner for best CD of the year (between this CD, Frank Kimbrough, and Jason Moran CDs)

LWaynw

Edited September 26, 2010 by LWayne