Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet

Oct 27 2024 100 ep. 129 mins 1.5k
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Podcast of a jazz radio show that airs live on WRFR.org on the first 3 Fridays of the month 9-11am. Featuring the music of drummer, composer & bandleader Paul Motian. There are also readings from his autobiography, interviews and liner notes. Visit my blog for more info: www.jazzcloset.blogspot.com.

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Episode 286: 12_10_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano Trio & Nothing Else Pt 2/3

Oct 27 2024 114 mins  
More released and unreleased music from the Paul Motian Trio with Bill Frisell & Joe Lovano. With readings about band size, instrument and song possibilities from Paul Motian's 1986 Band Book.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/10/frisell-motian-lovano-trio-nothing-else.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian, Bill Frisell & Joe Lovano 1980s photo © Cheung Ching Ming

Episode 285: 12_03_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Frisell, Motian, Lovano & Nothing Else Pt 1/3

Oct 20 2024 115 mins  
The Paul Motian Trio with Bill Frisell & Joe Lovano. Released & Unreleased recordings. Lots of readings from Paul Motian's unpublished autobiography.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/10/frisell-motian-lovano-trio-and-nothing.htmlPhoto: Lovano, Motian, Frisell on stage photographer unknown

Episode 284: 05_07_18 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Motian Live & Unreleased

Sep 29 2024 115 mins  
A selection of Motian live recordings spanning the years 1969-2011. All are unreleased.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/09/motian-live-and-unreleased-050718.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian early 1960s photographer and situation unknown

Episode 283: 08_14_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Charlie & Paul Part 3/4

Sep 14 2024 115 mins  
Music from past resistances is appropriate for the current resistance. Featuring the Keith Jarrett Quartet with Charlie Haden, Paul Motian and Dewey Rodman. With readings from Motian's autobiography about the group's Japan tour in 1974.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/09/charlie-paul-part-34-081417.htmlPhoto: Keith Jarrett's American Quartet on tour in Japan

Episode 282: 12_18_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet More Tim Berne Music

Aug 18 2024 116 mins  
More Tim Berne Musicwith Paul MotianSet List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/08/more-tim-berne-music-121817.htmlPhoto: ©Wes Orshosky courtesy ECM RecordsTim Berne's Snakeoil: from l to r: Ches Smith, Ryan Ferreira, Oscar Noriega, Matt Mitchell, Tim Berne

Episode 281: 03_03_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet Kikuchi: Mostly At Home

Jun 02 2024 116 mins  
Featuring pianist Masabumi 'Poo' Kikuchi improvisational compositions from CDs he recorded at home and gave to Paul Motian. Most unreleased.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/06/kikuchi-mostly-at-home-030317.htmlPhoto: Masabumi 'Poo' Kikuchi © Abby Kikuchi courtesy ECM Records

Episode 280: 01_13_17 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet The Northsea Jazz Festival 1992

May 19 2024 115 mins  
The Paul Motian Trio with Joe Lovano and Bill Frisell did a European Tour in the summer of 1992. The unreleased recording from July 11 at the Hague, Netherlands is featured on the show along with readings from Motian's Notebook/Diary that he took on the tour.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/05/the-northsea-jazz-festival-1992-011317.htmlPhoto: Joe Lovano, Bil

Episode 279: 11_18_16 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet For the Love of Sarah & Rose

May 12 2024 115 mins  
100th Episode! Featuring the Paul Motian Compositions For the Love of Sarah and Folk Song For Rosie. Sarah and Rosie are Motian's sisters.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/05/for-love-of-sarah-rose-111816.htmlPhoto: Rose, Paul & Sarah Motian abt. 1942 ©Paul Motian Archive

Episode 278: 04_22_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1990 Live At Yoshi's

Apr 28 2024 115 mins  
Featuring a live, unreleased concert of the Paul Motian Trio from Feb. 10, 1990 at Yoshi's in Oakland, CA. With Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2019/04/set-list-042219.htmlPhoto: Joe Lovano, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell 1990 at Yoshi's (at the original location on Claremont Ave. in N. Oakland) photographer: unknown (but I'm searching)

Episode 277: 03_18_19 Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet 1369 Club Boston 1985

Mar 31 2024 115 mins  
The show features an unreleased concert of the Paul Motian Trio with Joe Lovano and Bill Frisell at the 1369 Club in Boston, MA on June 8, 1985. With readings from Motian's 1985 Band Book. With my favorite version of Motian's tune The Sunflower.Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/03/1369-club-boston-1985-031819.htmlPhoto: Paul Motian, Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell on tour in