Tribute (Paul Motian album)

Tribute
Studio album by Paul Motian
Released	1974
Recorded	May 1974
Genre	Post-bop, contemporary jazz
Length	37:56
Label	ECM
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Paul Motian chronology
Conception Vessel (1973) Tribute (1974) Dance (1977)

Tribute is the second album by Paul Motian to be released on the ECM label. It was released in 1974 and features performances by Motian with Carlos Ward, Charlie Haden, Paul Metzke, and Sam Brown.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "This effort by drummer Paul Motian does not say who the "tribute" is for. Two numbers (the leader's "Victoria" and "Song for Che") feature the trio of guitarist Sam Brown (an underrated player), bassist Charlie Haden and Motian; the remaining three songs (a pair of Motian originals and Ornette Coleman's "War Orphans") add the second guitar of Paul Metzke and the fiery alto of Carlos Ward. Fine post-bop music that contains more energy than many ECM recordings.".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz
Tom Hull	B+ ()

Track listing

1. "Victoria" - 5:25
2. "Tuesday Ends Saturday" - 6:39
3. "War Orphans" (Coleman) - 7:28
4. "Sod House" - 9:51
5. "Song for Ché" (Haden) - 8:33

All compositions by Paul Motian except as indicated

Personnel

• Paul Motian - drums, percussion
• Carlos Ward - alto saxophone
• Sam Brown - acoustic and electric guitars
• Paul Metzke - electric guitar
• Charlie Haden - bass