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Paul Motian

American jazz drummer, percussionist, and composer (1931-2011).

Born March 25th, 1931 in Philadelphia. [ref]

Died November 22nd, 2011 at 80 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]

Occupations
bandleader, composer, jazz drummer, percussionist, recording artist
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson