Paul Motian (March 25, 1931 - November 22, 2011)

"No words for what I am feeling now.  Music is good. Paul Motian was a MUSICIAN. He taught me, brought me up. Pointed the way. Showed me things I never could have imagined. Led me to places of extraordinary beauty. Indescribable. Paul never let up for one second. Raising it up. Always. No compromise. Listen to the MUSIC. I am blessed to have known him."  ~ Bill Frisell

PBS documentary "The Mysterious Human Heart" documents drummer Paul Motian.  This six part series features Paul in episode two. Click here to see more.

Feature Article on Paul Motian:
Jazz Planet - Paul Motian ­ Conception Vessel