Motian in Motion

Apr 18, 2020

1h 26m

★ 0.0

Overview

Motian In Motion is a documentary film about iconic jazz drummer Paul Motian, with rare footage of Paul playing and recording at the world renowned Village Vanguard, Birdland and other venues.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Aquapio Films

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Cast

Self

Bob Arkin

Self

Carla Bley

Self

Steve Cardenas

Self

Chick Corea

Self

Marilyn Crispell

Self

Anat Fort

Self

Bill Frisell

Self

Lorraine Gordon

Self

Arlo Guthrie

Self

Jerome Harris

Self

Frank Kimbrough

Self

Joe Lovano

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