Paul C. Pieper (born October 20, 1972) is an American guitarist and composer, known primarily for his work as a jazz musician.
Paul Pieper | |
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 Paul C. Pieper (right) performing with Ericka Ovette at a 2004 concert in Estonia. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul C. Pieper |
| Born | October 20, 1972 Washington, D.C., US |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Website | www.paulpieper.com |
Biography
editPieper won second place from over 200 competitors at the 1995 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Guitar Competition, a global event whose judges included Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, and Pat Martino.[1] As a jazz musician in the Washington D.C. area, Pieper has numerous appearances at D.C.'s Blues Alley and a 2000 stint with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra to his name. Pieper has performed as a touring musician in numerous countries, including Bangladesh, Ecuador, Iceland, Japan, Korea, Russia, and Turkey.[2][3] A composer and arranger, Pieper's compositions "Spider Monkey," "Pensées," "Kineticism," and "The Red and the Black" have all been included on recordings led by other musicians.[4] As a session player, Pieper has appeared on upwards of twenty CD's, such as Buck Hill's 2005 release, Relax.[5][6][7][8][9] Best known for his work as a jazz player, Pieper's versatility is evidenced by his recent work as band leader and electric bassist for Five Finger Discount, a band performing classic funk songs; he is also a founding member of Washington D.C. area indie rock band Glass and Apples.
Discography
editAs leader
edit- Stories of Before (Bright Orange, 2005)
- Standards (Bright Orange, 2018)
- Making Time (Bright Orange, 2018)
As sideman
editReferences
edit- ^ "Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz". February 3, 2011. Archived from the original on February 3, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ "Review of a 2005 Ericka Ovette concert in Dhaka, Bangladesh, featuring Pieper on guitar". Thedailystar.net. August 26, 2005. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ "Article about the Novokuznetsk Jazz Festival (in Russian), where Pieper performed in June 2005". Jazz.ru. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ "Cadence Magazine & Washington Post reviews of "Just A Thought" by Dan Lamaestra & One Step Up, featuring Pieper on guitar & his composition, "The Red and the Black"". Danlamaestra.com. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ All About Jazz (October 15, 2006). "All About Jazz review of "Relax" by Buck Hill, which features Pieper's guitar playing". Allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ "Washington Post review of "There's A Small Hotel" by Victor Dvoskin, which features Pieper's guitar work". Dcjazz.com. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ All About Jazz (March 21, 2004). "All About Jazz review of "Street Noise" by The Joe Kap Organ Trio, featuring Pieper on guitar". Allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ "Washington Post review of "Some Enchanted Evening," an Ericka Ovette recording featuring Pieper on guitar". Dcjazz.com. April 19, 2002. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ^ "Washington Post review of "After All These Years," a Ginny Carr release, which features Pieper's guitar work". Ginnycarrmusic.com. Retrieved January 4, 2012.