Name: Ballads
Brand: Paul Bley

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Universal Music GmbH

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Touchstones

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Release date

2019-01-18

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6743478

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602567434788

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Paul Bley

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Ecm Records

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ECM Records, also known as "The Creative Label," is a German independent label that was co-founded by producer Manfred Eicher, Manfred Scheffner, and Karl Egger in Munich (Pasing) in 1969. With the label code LC 2516 / LC 02516, ECM stands for Edition of Contemporary Music and focuses on jazz and Western classical music. They showcase both acoustic and electronic artists who produce eclectic versions of contemporary music.

ECM's extensive catalog features a wide range of genres, from contemporary works by renowned composers like Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, and Philip Glass to experimental and electronic jazz from artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Pat Metheny Group, and Jan Garbarek. Over the past 40+ years, ECM has released more than 1500 recordings that have been acclaimed for their exceptional music quality, creative production techniques, and outstanding sound.

Although an independent label, ECM titles are distributed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in the US, Japan, and throughout Europe. However, they have also collaborated with other distributors over the years. Notably during the period when Polydor distributed ECM products in Germany; [l447694] was used for pressing identified by a CP suffix on labels and runouts. Afterward,[l25946] became their primary distributor.

Paul Bley, CM was a Canadian jazz pianist. Born on November 10, 1932 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and passed away on January 3, 2016 in Stuart, Florida, USA. With a career spanning over six decades, Bley made significant contributions to the world of jazz music.
Known for his unique improvisational style and innovative approach to composition, Bley's music captivated audiences around the globe. He collaborated with numerous renowned artists including *Marilyn Crispell*, *Carla Bley*, *Gary Peacock*, and *Paul Motian*. His ability to blend different musical genres resulted in a distinct sound that set him apart from his contemporaries.
Bley's influence extended beyond his performances as he also served as an educator and mentor to aspiring musicians. His legacy lives on through his extensive discography which includes collaborations with artists such as *Kenny Wheeler*, *Marc Copland*, and *Jimmy Giuffre*. Discover the captivating sounds of Paul Bley and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of his musical genius.

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First released in the spring of 1971, these historic recordings from March and July 1967 capture the sound of a genre being born in the free ballads of Annette Peacock, played with extraordinary sensitivity by Paul Bley's trio. Annette Peacock: "Critics introduced new terms, describing this music as sparse, understated, minimal, radically lyrical. The free ballad captured the imagination of listeners for ECM and became requisite for the transformation of accomplished players." Personnel: Paul Bley: piano; Gary Peacock or Mark Levinson: double bass; Barry Altschul: drums

Ballads

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