Monk in Motian is a 1988 album by American jazz Paul Motian, his first to be released on the German JMT label and his 11th as a bandleader. The album features ten compositions by Thelonious Monk performed by Motian with his longtime collaboratos Bill Frisell (guitar} and Joe Lovano (tenor sax). Pianist Geri Allen and saxophonist Dewey Redman make guest appearances. The album was reissued in 2002 on the Winter & Winter label.[1]
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars, stating: "This is an utterly fascinating tribute to the music of Thelonious Monk. Most of the selections feature the unusual trio of tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano, guitarist Bill Frisell (who with his wide range of original sounds is really a one-man band), and drummer Paul Motian. Tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman and pianist Geri Allen are guests on two songs apiece and fit in quite well with the sparse but very complete trio. Among the ten Monk songs explored, taken apart and given surprising treatment are "Evidence," "Bye-Ya," "Ugly Beauty," and "Trinkle Tinkle." Recommended to open-eared listeners.".[2]
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