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Very Early: Bill Evans, 1956-1958
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Biography Paul Motian
Stephen Paul Motian (born 25 March 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and
raised in Providence, Rhode Island), is an American jazz drummer,
percussionist and composer. He is one of the most influential modern
drummers, having played an important role in freeing the drummer from
strict time-keeping duties. His surname is Armenian, and many people claim
it should be pronounced "Moe-tee-un," however, Paul Motian pronounces it
"MO-shun."
Biography He began playing the drums at age 12, eventually touring New
England in a swing band. During the Korean War he joined the Navy, which he
left at the age of 24. Motian has been a professional musician since 1954,
but he became well known as the drummer in pianist Bill Evans's trio
(1959-64), initially alongside bassist Scott LaFaro and later Chuck
Israels.
Subsequently he has played with pianists Paul Bley (1963-4) and Keith
Jarrett (1967-76). Other musicians who Motian performed and/or recorded
Discography
On Broadway, Vol. 2
On Broadway, Vol. 1
Tribute
Rarum, Vol. 16: Selected Recordings
Bill Evans: Tribute to the Great Post-Bop Pianist
Motian in Tokyo
