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.
Background information
Birth namePaul C. Pieper
Born(1972-10-20)October 20, 1972
Washington, D.C., USA
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsGuitar, bass
Years active1992 – present
Associated actsFive Finger Discount, Glass and Apples
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, & Pat Martino.[1] As a jazz musician in the Washington D.C. area, Pieper has numerous appearances at D.C.'s famed Blues Alley & 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, & Turkey.[2][3] A composer & arranger, Pieper's compositions "Spider Monkey," "Pensées," "Kineticism," & "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

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