Once Around The Room: A Tribute To Paul Motian 727409 was recorded in Dakar and

was recorded in Dakar and featured the dense rhythms of Mbalax music combining with Wyllie’s textural saxophone and synth playing

captured at the height of their powers

and Carson Smith

warm melodies and instrumental exploration

in New York

Once Around The Room: A Tribute To Paul Motian 727409 was recorded in Dakar andOn Once Around The Room ECM recording artists and key jazz musicians from several generations unite in a small ensemble to celebrate the musical legacy of drum icon Paul Motian in a big way. Joe Lovano and Jakob Bro lead a party of seven through fiery originals that recall the idioms and idiosyncrasies which Motian brought to light over six influential decades behind the drums. Lovano and Motian had been intimate colleagues for many years with their