PAUL BLEY - Introducing Paul Bley (1953-1992) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Pianist Paul Bley's debut as a leader features the 21-year old in a trio with bassist Charles Mingus and drummer Art Blakey for Mingus' Debut label. The CD reissue, which adds four performances to the original program, finds Bley developing his voice within the bebop tradition. Mixing together stimulating originals such as "Opus 1" and "Spontaneous Combustion" with a few standards, Horace Silver's "Split Kick" and a surprisingly effective version of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," Paul Bley may not have been distinctive this early on but he clearly had a potentially strong future. by Scott Yanow

Tracklist:

1. Opus 1

2. Opus 1 (Alternate Take) *

3. (Teapot) Walin'

4. Like Someone In Love

5. Spontaneous Combustion

6. Split Kick

7. Can't Get Started

8. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

9. The Theme *

10. This Time The Dream's On Me *

11. Zootcase
* Bonus tracks 

Credits:

Bass – Charles Mingus

Drums – Art Blakey

Piano – Paul Bley