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Research

RESEARCH: Poster

Expanding the Drummer's Role in Jazz: An Analysis of Paul Motian’s Drumming on Sunday at the Village Vanguard

Thursday, January 8, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM CST
Location: Strand Foyer
Research

Description: This paper shows some ways that Paul Motian was able to innovate jazz through an analysis of Motian’s drumming in relation to Bill Evans and Scott LaFaro from Sunday At The Village Vanguard. This research helps to provide an expanded concept of jazz drumming and interaction inside the rhythm section.