Psalm

Psalm is the fifth album by Paul Motian to be released on the ECM label. It was released in 1982 and features the first recordings by Motian with Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano, along with Ed Schuller and Billy Drewes.

Track listing

 * 1) "Psalm" - 6:57
 * 2) "White Magic" - 3:00
 * 3) "Boomerang" - 5:43
 * 4) "Fantasm" - 6:07
 * 5) "Mandeville" - 5:03
 * 6) "Second Hand" - 9:16
 * 7) "Etude" - 4:16
 * 8) "Yahllah" - 7:39

Personal

 * All compositions by Paul Motian
 * Paul Motian: drums
 * Bill Frisell:guitar
 * Joe Lovano: tenor saxophone
 * Billy Drewes: tenor and alto saxophones
 * Ed Schuller: bass

About
In lesser hands the music on Psalm could have deteriorated into bland new age territory. With Motian (drums), Joe Lovano and Billy Drewes (sax), Ed Schuller (bass) and the great Bill Frisell (guitar) playing that doesn't happen. A spiritual journey well worth taking. [rym]