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Paul Plimley

Canadian musician (1953-2022) · Canada · On the map · Musicians · Died at 69

Paul Horace Plimley was a free jazz pianist and vibraphonist. He was one of the doyens of the Canadian jazz avant-garde, a co-founder of the New Orchestra Workshop Society and frequent collaborator with the bassist Lisle Ellis.

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He was well-versed in classical music and in all styles of jazz; he was one of the first and most convincing interpreters of Ornette Coleman's music on the piano.

Country
Canada
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1953 to 2022 · aged 69

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