Dance is the third album by Paul Motian to be released on the ECM label. It was released in 1977 and features performances by Motian with bassist David Izenzon and saxophonist Charles Brackeen.[1]

Dance
Studio album by Paul Motian
Released	1977
Recorded	September 1977
Genre	Post-bop, free jazz, contemporary jazz
Length	39:19
Label	ECM
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Paul Motian chronology
Tribute (1974) Dance (1977) Le Voyage (1979)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "Although drummer Paul Motian is the leader of this trio set with the brilliant bassist David Izenzon, it is Charles Brackeen, heard on tenor and soprano, who is generally the solo star. Motian's six originals (which include "Waltz Song," "Kalypso," "Asia" and "Lullaby") contain plenty of variety and generally live up to their titles. ".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Paul Motian

1. "Waltz Song" - 7:06
2. "Dance" - 7:29
3. "Kalypso" - 4:17
4. "Asia" - 7:39
5. "Prelude" - 6:50
6. "Lullaby" - 5:58

Recorded September 1977

Personnel

• Paul Motian - drums, percussion
• David Izenzon - bass
• Charles Brackeen - soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone

References