Jack of Clubs is the second album by Paul Motian to be released on the Italian Soul Note label. It was released in 1985 and like his previous album features performances by Motian with guitarist Bill Frisell, tenor saxophonists Joe Lovano and Jim Pepper, and bassist Ed Schuller.

Jack of Clubs
Studio album by Paul Motian
Released	1985
Recorded	March 26–28, 1984
Genre	Avant-garde jazz, free jazz, downtown music
Length	40:23
Label	Soul Note
Producer	Giovanni Bonandrini
Paul Motian chronology
The Story of Maryam (1984) Jack of Clubs (1985) It Should've Happened a Long Time Ago (1985)

Reception

The Allmusic Review by Scott Yanow states: "The drummer's seven originals feature lots of variety in moods, ranging from witty to introspective and showcasing the colorful players at their best".[1]

Professional ratings

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

Track listing

All compositions by Paul Motian

1. "Jack of Clubs" - 6:50
2. "Cathedral Song" - 8:32
3. "Split Decision" - 6:05
4. "Hide and Go Seek" - 4:26
5. "Lament" - 4:45
6. "Tanner Street" - 3:21
7. "Drum Music" - 6:24

• Recorded 26–28 March 1984 at Barigozzi Studio, Milano

Personnel

• Paul Motian - drums
• Bill Frisell - electric guitar
• Joe Lovano - tenor saxophone
• Jim Pepper - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Ed Schuller - bass

References