Jack of Clubs (album)

Jack of Clubs
Studio album by
Released1985
RecordedMarch 26–28, 1984
GenreAvant-garde jazz, free jazz, downtown music
Length40:23
LabelSoul Note
ProducerGiovanni Bonandrini
Paul Motian chronology
The Story of Maryam
(1984)
Jack of Clubs
(1985)
It Should've Happened a Long Time Ago
(1985)

Jack of Clubs is the second album by Paul Motian to be released on the Italian Soul Note label. It was released in 1985 and like his previous album features performances by Motian with guitarist Bill Frisell, tenor saxophonists Joe Lovano and Jim Pepper, and bassist Ed Schuller.

Reception

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The Allmusic Review by Scott Yanow states: "The drummer's seven originals feature lots of variety in moods, ranging from witty to introspective and showcasing the colorful players at their best".[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings [3]

Track listing

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All compositions by Paul Motian
  1. "Jack of Clubs" - 6:50
  2. "Cathedral Song" - 8:32
  3. "Split Decision" - 6:05
  4. "Hide and Go Seek" - 4:26
  5. "Lament" - 4:45
  6. "Tanner Street" - 3:21
  7. "Drum Music" - 6:24
  • Recorded 26–28 March 1984 at Barigozzi Studio, Milano

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed 19 August 2009
  2. ^ Jack of Clubs at AllMusic
  3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008) The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th edition). Penguin. p. 1049