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Paul Bley

Paul Bley has been played on NTS over 30 times, featured on 28 episodes and was first played on 3 September 2015.

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.

Paul Bley was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; his adoptive parents were Betty Marcovitch, an immigrant from Romania, and Joe Bley, owner of an embroidery factory.

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Dual Unity
Annette, Paul Bley
Freedom1972
Dual Unity
Annette, Paul BleyFreedom1972
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Mr. Joy
Paul Bley
Limelight1968
Mr. Joy
Paul BleyLimelight1968
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Memories
Paul Bley
ECM Records1986
Memories
Paul BleyECM Records1986
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Ida Lupino
Paul Bley
BYG Records1969
Ida Lupino
Paul BleyBYG Records1969
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Closer
Paul Bley
ECM Records1973
Closer
Paul BleyECM Records1973
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Vine Laces
Paul Bley, Evan Parker, Barre Phillips
ECM Records, BMG Classics1995
Vine Laces
Paul Bley, Evan Parker, Barre PhillipsECM Records, BMG Classics1995
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Improvisie
Paul Bley
America Records1971
Improvisie
Paul BleyAmerica Records1971
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M.J.
Annette, Paul Bley
Freedom1972
M.J.
Annette, Paul BleyFreedom1972
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Nothing Ever Was, Anyway
Paul Bley
ECM Records1973
Nothing Ever Was, Anyway
Paul BleyECM Records1973
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And Now The Queen
Paul Bley
Improvising Artists Inc.1975
And Now The Queen
Paul BleyImprovising Artists Inc.1975
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