Paul Bley

This week's episode of WNPM is in the spirit of the Out There series that I used to do regularly, about the music of pianist Paul Bley.  From early in his career, Bley brought a revolutionary spirit to jazz music, seeking to free it from its chordal bases, and a lot of the music he made over the 60ish years that he was active reflects that goal.  The episode features music from his early work in piano trios, as a sideman, from his group at the Hillcrest Club in Los Angeles in the late 50's that introduced the world to the musical mind of Ornette Coleman, and more.  Enjoy!

 

Playlist:

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