Paul Plimley
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Biography
Paul Plimley, born Paul Horace Plimley on March 16, 1953, in Vancouver, Canada, was a pianist, vibraphonist, and composer known for his contributions to free jazz and new improvisational music. He studied classical piano at the University of British Columbia from 1971 to 1973 and later trained at the Creative Music Studio in Woodstock, NY with Karl Berger and Cecil Taylor. In 1977, Plimley co-founded the New Orchestra Workshop, which included notable musicians like Ralph Eppel and Gregg Simpson. His early works include Swinging Planets (released in 1988) and When Silence Pulls (1990). Throughout his career, Plimley collaborated with prominent artists such as Barry Guy, Wadada Leo Smith, and George Lewis. Notable albums include Sensology (1997), Everything In Stages (2008), and Ivory Ganesh Meets Doctor Drums (2008). Plimley passed away on May 18, 2022.
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- The Gig is Up by Paul Plimley
- West Coast Tsapiky by Paul Plimley
- Blue Moon Harvest by Paul Plimley
- Blues for John French / Never Beat a Dead Horse by Paul Plimley
- The Starbreak Splatterlight by Paul Plimley
- Today Is The Tomorrow You Thought About Yesterday by Paul Plimley
- A Man Without Guts Lives on His Knees by Paul Plimley
- Meet Miss Universe by Paul Plimley
- The Derek Bailey Salegy by Paul Plimley
- Ass Over Teakettle by Paul Plimley
- Wiggle Waggle Opal Ogle by Paul Plimley
- We Will Build Your Dream Castle by Paul Plimley
- Dark Ride by Paul Plimley
- Cosmic Hotfoot by Paul Plimley
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- Witches in Our Fingers featuring Barry Guy
- When Shall We Three Meet Again ... featuring Barry Guy
- Bruder Klaus (For P.Z.) featuring Barry Guy
- Iron Works featuring Barry Guy
- Mutualità featuring Barry Guy
