''Live at the Village Vanguard'' is a

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by Paul Motian's Trio 2000 + Two recorded at the Village Vanguard and released on the German

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label in 2007.Winter & Winter catalogue
accessed August 11, 2011 It features Motian’s trio with tenor saxophonist Chris Potter and double bassist Larry Grenadier, along with guests Masabumi Kikuchi on piano, and alto saxophonist

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Reception

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "This is easily some of Paul Motian's most challenging music as a leader, while the Village Vanguard audience was obviously transfixed with the performances, as they remain very quiet to soak in every nuance of them".Dryden, K
Allmusic Review
accessed August 11, 2011

Track listing

:''All compositions by Paul Motian except as indicated'' # "Standard Time" - 13:40 # " If You Could See Me Now" ( Tadd Dameron) - 12:25 # "Olivia's Dream" - 10:02 # "Morrock" - 8:04 # "Last Call" - 12:35 :*Recorded at the Village Vanguard in New York City on December 8–10, 2006

Personnel

* Paul Motian -

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* Chris Potter - tenor saxophone *

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* Masabumi Kikuchi - piano * Larry Grenadier -

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References

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