In December 1953, “Debut” label released “Introducing Paul Bley”, the debut Paul Bley album. It was recorded in November 1953 in New York City.
Personnel:
- Paul Bley — piano
- Charles Mingus — bass
- Art Blakey — drums
Track listing:
- Opus 1 – Paul Bley
- (Teapot) Walkin’ – Richard Carpenter
- Like Someone in Love – Johnny Burke, Jimmy van Heusen
- Spontaneous Combustion – Paul Bley
- Split Kick – Horace Silver
- I Can’t Get Started – Ira Gershwin, Vernon Duke
