The Story of Maryam
Studio album by Paul Motian
Released	1984
Recorded	July 27–28, 1983
Genre	Avant-garde jazz,free jazz,contemporary jazz
Length	38:33
Label	Soul Note
Producer	Giovanni Bonandrini
Paul Motian chronology
Psalm (1982) The Story of Maryam (1984) Jack of Clubs (1985)

The Story of Maryam is the first album byPaul Motian to be released on the ItalianSoul Note label. It was released in 1984 and features performances by Motian with guitaristBill Frisell, tenor saxophonistsJoe Lovano andJim Pepper, and bassistEd Schuller.

TheAllmusic review awarded the album 4½ stars.^[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[2]

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

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

• 1984 albums
• Paul Motian albums
• Black Saint/Soul Note albums

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