Paul Motian

Tag: Masabumi Poo Kikichi

  • Tethered Moon & Unreleased Kikuchi Part 2

    Tethered Moon & Unreleased Kikuchi Part 2

    Hear a reading about Paul Motian’s thoughts on racial identity and the story of his only known relative who was also a musician–she played the oud. Thanks to Andreas Schmidt for sharing his ‘Poo’ recordings!Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2026/02/tethered-moon-unreleased-kikuchi-part.html Masabumi ‘Poo’ Kikuchi, Thomas Morgan, Paul Motian  2009 photo © John Rogers Courtesy ECM Records

  • Kikuchi: At Home and Elsewhere

    Kikuchi: At Home and Elsewhere

    All live performances by pianist and Paul Motian bandmate Masabumi ‘Poo’ Kikuchi. The unreleased recordings from the 2000s are Courtesy of Paul Motian and Andreas Schmidt collections. Set List & Podcast: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2025/02/kikuchi-at-home-and-elsewhere-021819.html Photo: Masabumi Kikuchi ©Abby Kikuchi from Black Orpheus CD Booklet  Courtesy ECM Records

  • Kikuchi: Mostly At Home

    Original Masabumi ‘Poo’ Kikuchi improvisational compositions from CDs he recorded at home and gave to Paul Motian. Most unreleased. Solo piano and with groups. Set List: https://jazzcloset.blogspot.com/2024/06/kikuchi-mostly-at-home-030317.htmlPhoto: Masabumi ‘Poo’ Kikuchi © Abby Kikuchi courtesy ECM Records