Reincarnation of a Love Bird
Paul Motian · 1994
53 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A vibrant tapestry of intricate rhythms and freeform melodies that challenge conventional jazz boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Reincarnation of a Love Bird — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its ethereal melodies and dynamic interplay among musicians, showcasing Motian’s intricate compositional approach.
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'round Midnight — This interpretation offers a fresh take on a jazz standard, revealing Motian's ability to inject new life into familiar material through unique rhythmic structures.
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Half-Nelson — With its playful tempo shifts and conversational exchanges between instruments, this track exemplifies the collaborative essence that defines the album's overall sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing that ebbs
- delicate improvisation with elegance
- exploratory themes throughout tracks
- intimate moments for quiet reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Reincarnation of a Love Bird marked Paul Motian's continued evolution as a key figure in the jazz avant-garde scene. This album arrived after his acclaimed collaboration with Bill Evans and served as a pivotal moment showcasing Motian's unique compositional style and drumming technique.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Charles Lloyd· Keith Jarrett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Split Decision 5:38
- 2 Half-Nelson 3:52
- 3 Ask Me How 3:41
- 4 Reincarnation of a Love Bird 6:29
- 5 Skippy 3:38
- 6 2 Bass Hit 4:07
- 7 Waseenonet 7:00
- 8 Ornithology 4:28
- 9 'round Midnight 6:55
- 10 Be-Bop 3:58
- 11 Split Decision 3:39
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