Paul Bley is one of the most influential pianists in the history of jazz, his touch instantly recognizable. Bleys career, which now spans seven decades, has continued to be a reference for successive generations of musicians. This is unsurprising, given that the Canadian pianist has worked with more first-rate, wide-ranging, original musical minds than anyone but Miles, as Down Beat put it. Bleys work has influenced many of the pianists on ECM, as well as countless musicians in the wider world.

One of the most influential recordings in the history of jazz piano, Paul Bleys solo album thoughtfully explores the compositions of Carla Bley and Annette Peacock.

Tracklist

A1. Closer
A2. Ida Lupino
A3. Started
B4. Open, To Love
B5. Harlem
B6. Seven
B7. Nothing Ever Was, Anyway