The Story of Maryam (album)

The Story of Maryam is the first album by Paul Motian to be released on the Italian Soul Note label. It was released in 1984 and features performances by Motian with Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano, along with Ed Schuller and Jim Pepper.

Reception
The Allmusic review awarded the album 4½ stars.

Track listing

 * 1) "9 x 9" - 7:10
 * 2) "5 Miles to Wrentham" - 4:54
 * 3) "The Owl of Cranston" - 8:15
 * 4) "Trieste" - 5:45
 * 5) "Look to the Black Wall" - 6:42
 * 6) "The Story of Maryam" - 5:47


 * All compositions by Paul Motian
 * Recorded July 27&28, 1983 Milan, Italy

Personnel

 * Paul Motian - drums
 * Bill Frisell - guitar
 * Joe Lovano - tenor saxophone
 * Jim Pepper - tenor and soprano saxophones
 * Ed Schuller - bass