At the Village Vanguard

For similarly titled albums, see Live at the Village Vanguard.

At the Village Vanguard (subtitled You Took the Words Right Out of My Heart) is a live album by jazz drummer Paul Motian recorded at the Village Vanguard and originally released on the German JMT label. Recorded in 1995 it features performances by Motian with guitarist Bill Frisell and tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano. The album was rereleased on the Winter & Winter label in 2005.

At the Village Vanguard
Live album by Paul Motian
Released	1995
Recorded	June 1995 Village Vanguard, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	69:09
Label	JMT JMT 514 028
Producer	Stefan F. Winter
Paul Motian chronology
Sound of Love (1995) At the Village Vanguard (1995) Flight of the Blue Jay (1996)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 3½ stars, stating: "This is a prime Motian date, not to be missed this time around".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

All compositions by Paul Motian except as indicated

1. "You Took the Words Right Out of My Heart" (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) - 7:58
2. "Abacus" - 9:38
3. "Folk Song for Rosie" - 10:19
4. "The Owl of Cranston" - 8:30
5. "5 Miles to Wrentham" - 4:46
6. "Yahllah" - 14:16
7. "The Sunflower" - 8:33
8. "Circle Dance" - 5:04

• Recorded at the Village Vanguard in New York City in June 1995

Personnel

• Paul Motian - drums
• Bill Frisell - electric guitar
• Joe Lovano - tenor saxophone