In December 1963, “Debut” label released “Introducing Paul Bley”, the debut Paul Bley album. It was recorded in November 1963, in New York City.

Personnel:

• Paul Bley – piano
• Charles Mingus – bass
• Art Blakey – drums
• Bil Spilka – design

Track listing:

1. Opus 1 – Paul Bley
2. Teapot) Walkin’ – Richard Carpenter
3. Like Someone in Love – Johnny Burke, Jimmy van Heusen
4. Spontaneous Combustion – Paul Bley
5. Split Kick – Horace Silver
6. I Can’t Get Started – Ira Gershwin, Vernon Duke