Paul C. Pieper

Paul C. Pieper (born October 20, 1972) is an American guitarist and composer, known primarily for his work as a jazz musician.

Paul Pieper
Paul C. Pieper (right) performing with Ericka Ovette at a 2004 concert in Estonia.
Paul C. Pieper (right) performing with Ericka Ovette at a 2004 concert in Estonia.
Background information
Birth namePaul C. Pieper
Born (1972-10-20) October 20, 1972
Washington, D.C., US
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass
Years active1992–present
Websitewww.paulpieper.com

Biography

Pieper 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

As leader
  • Stories of Before (Bright Orange, 2005)
  • Standards (Bright Orange, 2018)
  • Making Time (Bright Orange, 2018)

As sideman

References
  1. "Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz". February 3, 2011. Archived from the original on February 3, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  2. "Review of a 2005 Ericka Ovette concert in Dhaka, Bangladesh, featuring Pieper on guitar". Thedailystar.net. August 26, 2005. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
  3. "Article about the Novokuznetsk Jazz Festival (in Russian), where Pieper performed in June 2005". Jazz.ru. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
  4. "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.
  5. 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.
  6. "Washington Post review of "There's A Small Hotel" by Victor Dvoskin, which features Pieper's guitar work". Dcjazz.com. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
  7. 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.
  8. "Washington Post review of "Some Enchanted Evening," an Ericka Ovette recording featuring Pieper on guitar". Dcjazz.com. April 19, 2002. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
  9. "Washington Post review of "After All These Years," a Ginny Carr release, which features Pieper's guitar work". Ginnycarrmusic.com. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
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