Paul Motian
Name:
Paul Motian
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Motian
Wikipedia Summary:
Paul Motian was an American jazz drummer, percussionist, and composer. He played an important role in freeing jazz drummers from strict time-keeping duties and was known for his work with Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and his own groups.
Born:
1931
Died:
2011
Url1:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/paul-motian-mn0000358403
Notes:
Paul Motian's connection to Middle Eastern themes in music was not a primary focus of his career. However, his innovative approach to rhythm and his openness to diverse musical influences occasionally led to the incorporation of elements that could be associated with Middle Eastern or other non-Western musical traditions. Motian's work often explored unconventional rhythmic patterns and textures, which sometimes resonated with the complex rhythms found in Middle Eastern music. His collaborations with musicians from various backgrounds and his commitment to expanding the language of jazz drumming may have included some engagement with Middle Eastern musical concepts, even if not explicitly focused on them.