Rhythm in Motian

Anecdote from today's Times story on jazz drummer Paul Motian:

One day during a recording session a few years ago, Hank Jones, the wise old pianist, took him aside. "I know your secret," he whispered. Mr. Motian told this story with a baffled shrug. "I wish I knew what he meant," he said. "Wow!"


FMFM: Lady Soul, featuring that incredible rhythm section. And King Curtis.