Motian on KRBX

An update to the previous post:

Our man John McCarthy will pay tribute to the late and truly great drummer Paul Motian on his Wednesday morning radio show, Jazz: Beyond the Sky. I can say with all confidence that this will be a great show, so don't miss it. In fact, once you listen, you'll probably start tuning in every week. Bet ya.

Wednesday, 9 to 11am, 89.9fm and www.radioboise.org.

Paul Motian

I just read that Paul Motian died a few days ago. He was 80.

His passing is a huge loss for jazz and for drums. His playing was always remarkable and identifiable, loose and fun but never ostentatious or flaunty.

My first recording with him on drums was on a Montreal Jazz Festival CD with Geri Allen and Charlie Haden. It blew me away, and that led me to my favorite of Motian's recurring collaboration, with Joe Lovano and Bill Frisell.

This feels like a good time to cozy back up to my jazz records. They've been getting dusty lately, and that just ain't right.

Them Gourds

Our favoritest indescribablest band gets their rock tipped up and looked under by NPR Music this week. Read the article, enjoy the interview, dig the great set.

Uncle Kevin

Theo had fun meeting his Uncle Kevin this past weekend.

Bleep

I guess this is sort of a commercial, except for the part where I get paid, but for you electronic music luvvahs out there who don't know about this yet, check out Bleep.com. Great music, attention to art, easy to explore and learn about new stuff. I subscribe to their newsletter and read through it every time.

Radiothon Wrap-Up

This is tonight, starting at 6pm at the station headquarters. That's the Alaska Center, on Main St. between 10th and 11th, next to the Bouquet, in the basement. Should be fun!