Paul Motian

Post-bop, Musical Artist

1931 – 2011

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Who was Paul Motian?

Stephen Paul Motian was an American jazz drummer, percussionist and composer.

He first came to prominence in the late 1950s in the piano trio of Bill Evans, and later led several groups. Motian played an important role in freeing jazz drummers from strict time-keeping duties.

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Born
Mar 25, 1931
Philadelphia
Also known as
  • Paul Motian + Bill Frisell + Joe Lovano + Marc Johnson
  • Motian, Paul
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Manhattan School of Music
Died
Nov 22, 2011
Manhattan

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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