Paul Bley: The Logic of Chance

by Arrigo Cappelletti

Overview

Retracing the life of Paul Bley—one of the most complex and mysterious personalities in the history of jazz—this fascinating biography positions him in the pantheon of great jazz musicians from the last 50 years. A proponent of free jazz and improvisation, his techniques, aesthetic values, and individual style are examined in the context of his contributions to modern jazz. The story of his musical career is also discussed alongside many of the great bands and jazz icons that he performed with, including Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, Lester Young, Sonny Rollins, Don Cherry, and Keith Jarrett.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781550652529
Publisher:	Vehicule Press
Publication date:	03/01/2010
Edition description:	Translatio
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Arrigo Cappelletti is a pianist, a composer, and a professor at the Conservatory of Venice.

Table of Contents

Foreword Franco Fayenz 11

Thirty-two Little Variations on Paul Bley 15

Paul Bley: A Musical Biography 43

A Brief Description of Some Compositions 114

Notes for a New Poetic of Improvisation 123

Interview with Paul Bley 135

Bibliography 145

Discography 149

Index 167