''At the Village Vanguard'' (subtitled ''You Took the Words Right Out of My Heart'') is a
live album
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by jazz drummer
Paul Motian recorded at the
Village Vanguard and originally released on the German
JMT label. Recorded in 1995 it features performances by Motian with guitarist
Bill Frisell and tenor saxophonist
Joe Lovano. The album was rereleased on the
Winter & Winter label in 2005.
Winter & Winter catalogue
accessed August 8, 2011
Reception
The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 3½ stars, stating: "This is a prime Motian date, not to be missed this time around".[Jurek, T]
Allmusic Review
accessed August 8, 2011
Track listing
''All compositions by Paul Motian except as indicated''
# "You Took the Words Right Out of My Heart" ( Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) - 7:58
# "Abacus" - 9:38
# "Folk Song for Rosie" - 10:19
# "The Owl of Cranston" - 8:30
# "5 Miles to Wrentham" - 4:46
# "Yahllah" - 14:16
# "The Sunflower" - 8:33
# "Circle Dance" - 5:04
*Recorded at the Village Vanguard in New York City in June 1995
Personnel
* Paul Motian - drums
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* Bill Frisell - electric guitar
* Joe Lovano - tenor saxophone
References
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1995 live albums
Paul Motian live albums
JMT Records live albums
Winter & Winter Records live albums
Albums recorded at the Village Vanguard