Paul Bley
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Born: November 10, 1932 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Died: January 3, 2016, Stuart, Florida, United States
- Active: 1949 - 2016
Biography
A pianist of profound originality and a key figure in the development of the jazz avant-garde. Bley was a master of free improvisation who possessed a unique, lyrical, and introspective style. He famously championed the music of *Ornette Coleman* and *Carla Bley* early in their careers. His influential solo piano work, particularly the album 'Open, to Love,' helped to define the spacious, contemplative, and atmospheric aesthetic of the #ECM# record label, influencing generations of pianists.
Genres
Paul Bley Discography
- Paul Bley (1955) - Album - rated 3.35/5
- Solemn Meditation (1958) - Album - rated 3.23/5
- Footloose (1964) - Album - rated 3.95/5
- Mr. Joy (1968) - Album - rated 3.41/5
- Ramblin' (1969) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- Ballads (1971) - Album - rated 3.54/5
- Open, to Love (1973) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- Alone, Again (1975) - Album - rated 3.86/5
- Axis: Solo Piano (1978) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- Fragments (1986) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- The Paul Bley Quartet (1988) - Album - rated 3.55/5