Hyman Paul Bley, CM (November 10, 1932 – January 3, 2016) was a Canadian pianist known for his contributions to the free jazz movement of the 1960s as well as his innovations and influence on trio playing. Bley was a long-time resident of the United States. His music characteristically featured strong senses both of melodic voicing and space.
Early life
Bley was born in Montreal, Quebec, on November 10, 1932. His adoptive parents were Betty Marcovitch, an immigrant from Romania, and Joe Bley, owner of an embroidery factory.
Later life and career
In the 1950s Bley founded the Jazz Workshop in Montreal, performing on piano and recording with bebop alto saxophonist and composer Charlie Parker. He also performed with tenor saxophonists Lester Young and Ben Webster at that time. In 1953 he conducted for bassist Charles Mingus on the Charles Mingus and His Orchestra album. That year Mingus produced the Introducing Paul Bley album with Mingus and drummer Art Blakey. In 1960 Bley recorded on piano with the Charles Mingus Group.
Paul Bley is the second album by Canadian jazz pianist Paul Bley featuring tracks recorded in 1954 and released on the EmArcy label.
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "Pick a personality trait of the Paul Bley style and chances are it won't be found anywhere here, as lovely a piano trio jazz record as this is... For the most part the tone of the pianist remains almost frigid in its consistency; volume level rarely varies and the direction of the improvisations is solidly mainstream... The obvious problem with someone like Bley or Jimi Hendrix is that once they developed their totally unique musical personality, their earlier work starts to sound a little boring".The Penguin Guide to Jazz said "At this stage of his career, he's a very orthodox bopper, aware of the blues but certainly not restricted by them, possibly exploring aspects of Tristano's evolution as well, and certainly listening to classical pianists for technique and harmonic ideas".
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Blues (Live) · Jesper Lundgaard · Paul Bley
Live
℗ 1989 SteepleChase Productions ApS
Released on: 1989-01-01
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published: 14 Dec 2016
Blues
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Blues · Paul Bley
One Year After
℗ 2002 Duck Records
Released on: 2006-01-17
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published: 09 Nov 2014
Blues
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Blues · Ron McClure · Barry Altschul · Paul Bley
Indian Summer
℗ 1991 SteepleChase Productions ApS
Released on: 1991-01-01
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published: 23 Jan 2017
Blues / Paul Bley
Paul Bley / Blues (Ornette Coleman)from album "With Gary Peacock" 1st track
Paul Bley (Piano),Gary Peacock (Bass),Paul Mottian / Billy Elgart (Drums)
published: 20 Dec 2015
Blues Waltz
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Blues Waltz · Paul Bley · John Abercrombie · Red Mitchell · Barry Altschul
Live At Sweet Basil
℗ Kepach Music S.r.l.
Released on: 1991-12-31
Producer: Paul Bley
Producer: Horst Liepolt
Music Publisher: Pablo Music
Composer: Paul Bley
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published: 07 Apr 2022
Blues Waltz - Paul Bley 1988
Paul Bley: piano
Live on Spanish Television RTVE - 1988
published: 07 Mar 2023
Paul Bley - Blues For Red
One of the most beautiful Paul Bley's piano solo
published: 29 Mar 2013
Paul Bley Trio - When Will the Blues Leave?
Paul Bley Trio - When Will the Blues Leave? (1962)
Personnel: Paul Bley (piano), Steve Swallow (bass), Pete La Roca (drums)
from the album 'FOOTLOOSE!' (Savoy Records)
published: 06 Apr 2014
When Will the Blues Leave?
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When Will the Blues Leave? · Paul Bley Trio
Piano Jazz Essentials
℗ 2013 Stardust Records
Released on: 2013-07-20
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Paul Bley - Blues for Red (Piano Solo)
Paul Bley, piano
Recorded by Giancarlo Barigozzi at Barigozzi Studio, Milano, May, 1989
First time on vinyl
2LP 180gr with gatefold
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Blues (Live) · Jesper Lundgaard · Paul Bley
Live
℗ 1989 SteepleChase Productions ApS
Released on: 1989-01-01
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Blues (Live) · Jesper Lundgaard · Paul Bley
Live
℗ 1989 SteepleChase Productions ApS
Released on: 1989-01-01
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Blues (Live) · Jesper Lundgaard · Paul Bley
Live
℗ 1989 SteepleChase Productions ApS
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Blues · Ron McClure · Barry Altschul · Paul Bley
Indian Summer
℗ 1991 SteepleChase Productions ApS
Released o...
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Blues · Ron McClure · Barry Altschul · Paul Bley
Indian Summer
℗ 1991 SteepleChase Productions ApS
Released on: 1991-01-01
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Blues · Ron McClure · Barry Altschul · Paul Bley
Indian Summer
℗ 1991 SteepleChase Productions ApS
Released on: 1991-01-01
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Blues Waltz · Paul Bley · John Abercrombie · Red Mitchell · Barry Altschul
Live At Sweet Basil
℗ Kepach Music S.r.l.
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Blues Waltz · Paul Bley · John Abercrombie · Red Mitchell · Barry Altschul
Live At Sweet Basil
℗ Kepach Music S.r.l.
Released on: 1991-12-31
Producer: Paul Bley
Producer: Horst Liepolt
Music Publisher: Pablo Music
Composer: Paul Bley
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Blues Waltz · Paul Bley · John Abercrombie · Red Mitchell · Barry Altschul
Live At Sweet Basil
℗ Kepach Music S.r.l.
Released on: 1991-12-31
Producer: Paul Bley
Producer: Horst Liepolt
Music Publisher: Pablo Music
Composer: Paul Bley
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Paul Bley Trio - When Will the Blues Leave? (1962)
Personnel: Paul Bley (piano), Steve Swallow (bass), Pete La Roca (drums)
from the album 'FOOTLOOSE!' (Savoy...
Paul Bley Trio - When Will the Blues Leave? (1962)
Personnel: Paul Bley (piano), Steve Swallow (bass), Pete La Roca (drums)
from the album 'FOOTLOOSE!' (Savoy Records)
Paul Bley Trio - When Will the Blues Leave? (1962)
Personnel: Paul Bley (piano), Steve Swallow (bass), Pete La Roca (drums)
from the album 'FOOTLOOSE!' (Savoy Records)
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When Will the Blues Leave? · Paul Bley Trio
Piano Jazz Essentials
℗ 2013 Stardust Records
Released on: 2013-0...
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When Will the Blues Leave? · Paul Bley Trio
Piano Jazz Essentials
℗ 2013 Stardust Records
Released on: 2013-07-20
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When Will the Blues Leave? · Paul Bley Trio
Piano Jazz Essentials
℗ 2013 Stardust Records
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Blues (Live) · Jesper Lundgaard · Paul Bley
Live
℗ 1989 SteepleChase Productions ApS
Released on: 1989-01-01
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Blues · Ron McClure · Barry Altschul · Paul Bley
Indian Summer
℗ 1991 SteepleChase Productions ApS
Released on: 1991-01-01
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Blues Waltz · Paul Bley · John Abercrombie · Red Mitchell · Barry Altschul
Live At Sweet Basil
℗ Kepach Music S.r.l.
Released on: 1991-12-31
Producer: Paul Bley
Producer: Horst Liepolt
Music Publisher: Pablo Music
Composer: Paul Bley
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Paul Bley Trio - When Will the Blues Leave? (1962)
Personnel: Paul Bley (piano), Steve Swallow (bass), Pete La Roca (drums)
from the album 'FOOTLOOSE!' (Savoy Records)
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When Will the Blues Leave? · Paul Bley Trio
Piano Jazz Essentials
℗ 2013 Stardust Records
Released on: 2013-07-20
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Hyman Paul Bley, CM (November 10, 1932 – January 3, 2016) was a Canadian pianist known for his contributions to the free jazz movement of the 1960s as well as his innovations and influence on trio playing. Bley was a long-time resident of the United States. His music characteristically featured strong senses both of melodic voicing and space.
Early life
Bley was born in Montreal, Quebec, on November 10, 1932. His adoptive parents were Betty Marcovitch, an immigrant from Romania, and Joe Bley, owner of an embroidery factory.
Later life and career
In the 1950s Bley founded the Jazz Workshop in Montreal, performing on piano and recording with bebop alto saxophonist and composer Charlie Parker. He also performed with tenor saxophonists Lester Young and Ben Webster at that time. In 1953 he conducted for bassist Charles Mingus on the Charles Mingus and His Orchestra album. That year Mingus produced the Introducing Paul Bley album with Mingus and drummer Art Blakey. In 1960 Bley recorded on piano with the Charles Mingus Group.