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The Gap: Paul Bley

Jazz Today

[3 January 2008]

by Will Layman

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Paul Bley seems to be that rare jazz musician who has made a romance with the avant-garde seem easy on the ears.

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Nice article Will. I was late to Bley as well but quickly became an addict. My absolute favorite is “Memoirs” on Soulnote with Charlie Haden and Paul Motian.

Comment by Mike Webber from Ft. Worth, Texas — January 3, 2008 @ 1:01 pm

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