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'''Ronald "Ron" Frank Paley''' (born Nov. 20, 1950<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca">http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ron-paley-emc/</ref>) is a Winnipeg-based composer, arranger, pianist, electric bassist, and big-band leader.<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca"/><ref name="candianjazzarchive.org">http://www.canadianjazzarchive.org/en/musicians/ron-paley.html</ref>
'''Ronald "Ron" Frank Paley''' (born November 20, 1950)<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca">{{cite web|url=http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ron-paley-emc/ |title=Ron Paley - The Canadian Encyclopedia |website=Thecanadianencyclopedia.ca |date= |accessdate=2017-06-23}}</ref> is a Canadian, Winnipeg-based composer, arranger, pianist, electric bassist, and big-band leader.<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca"/><ref name="candianjazzarchive.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.canadianjazzarchive.org/en/musicians/ron-paley.html |title=Ron Paley Musician Biography &#124; Canadian Jazz Archive Online |website=Canadianjazzarchive.org |date= |accessdate=2017-06-23}}</ref>


==Formation==
==Formation==
Paley earned his B.Mus. at the [[University of Manitoba]] in 1972, studying piano under William Aide; he also studied under [[Ray Santisi]] at [[Berklee College of Music]] (1972–73), and privately in New York under [[Richie Beirach]] (piano), [[Bob Brookmeyer]] (composition, 1989–90), and others.<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca"/> Paley toured internationally from 1973-75 as the electric bassist in turn with the [[Buddy Rich]] big band, and the [[Woody Herman#The Second Herd and other bands 1947–87|Woody Herman big band]].<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca"/> He recorded three albums with the latter band, including an album ("[[The Main Event – Live|The Main Event]]"<ref name="musiccentre.ca">http://www.musiccentre.ca/node/82095/biography</ref>) with [[Frank Sinatra]].<ref name="candianjazzarchive.org"/>
Paley earned his B.Mus. at the [[University of Manitoba]] in 1972, studying piano under William Aide; he also studied under [[Ray Santisi]] at [[Berklee College of Music]] (1972–73), and privately in New York under [[Richie Beirach]] (piano), [[Bob Brookmeyer]] (composition, 1989–90), and others.<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca"/> Paley toured internationally from 1973-75 as the electric bassist in turn with the [[Buddy Rich]] big band, and the [[Four Brothers (jazz band)|Woody Herman big band]].<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca"/> He recorded three albums with the latter band, including an album ("[[The Main Event – Live|The Main Event]]"<ref name="musiccentre.ca">{{cite web|url=http://www.musiccentre.ca/node/82095/biography |title=Ron Paley: Biography &#124; Canadian Music Centre &#124; Centre de Musique Canadienne |website=Musiccentre.ca |date= |accessdate=2017-06-23}}</ref>) with [[Frank Sinatra]].<ref name="candianjazzarchive.org"/>


==Musician / Musical Director / Band-Leader==
==Musician / Musical Director / Band-Leader==
Upon his return to Winnipeg, Paley rose to prominence on the local music scene as a composer, arranger, and leader of both big bands and small ensembles.<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca"/> He is a perennial act at the [[Jazz Winnipeg Festival|Jazz Winnipeg]] festival (either with the Ron Paley Big Band, or in small ensembles),<ref name="jazzwinnipeg-acts">http://jazzwinnipeg.com/?s=Ron+Paley&x=0&y=0</ref> has performed in concert with the [[Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra]]<ref name="wag.ca">http://wag.ca/about/press/media-releases/read,release/144/ron-paley-big-band-leads-off-wag-s-jazz-on-the-rooftop-with-special-guests-mike-herriott-and-brad-shigeta</ref> & the Royal Winnipeg Ballet,<ref name="rwb-pasdedeux">http://www.rwb.org/news/article/summer-2014</ref> and has performed a concert of [[Contemporary classical music|new music]] sponsored by Winnipeg’s new music concert organization “Groundswell”.<ref name="wag.ca"/> In 2014, Ron Paley won the BreakOut Canada Music Award's "Heritage Award"<ref name="breakoutwest.ca">http://breakoutwest.ca/fest/blog/breakout-west-announces-winners-2014-western-canadian-music-awards/</ref>—an honor bestowed upon an artist with "a demonstrated, outstanding body of work over a long period of time -- a real icon in the community".<ref name="winnipegfreepress.com">http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/music/pianist-ron-paley-is-a-legend-hes-got-the-trophy-to-prove-it-279114131.html</ref>
Upon his return to Winnipeg, Paley rose to prominence on the local music scene as a composer, arranger, and leader of both big bands and small ensembles.<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca"/> He is a perennial act at the [[Jazz Winnipeg Festival|Jazz Winnipeg]] festival (either with the Ron Paley Big Band, or in small ensembles),<ref name="jazzwinnipeg-acts">{{cite web|url=http://jazzwinnipeg.com/?s=Ron+Paley&x=0&y=0 |title=You searched for Ron Paley |website=JazzWinnipeg.com |date= |accessdate=2017-06-23}}</ref> has performed in concert with the [[Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra]]<ref name="wag.ca">{{cite web|url=http://wag.ca/about/press/media-releases/read,release/144/ron-paley-big-band-leads-off-wag-s-jazz-on-the-rooftop-with-special-guests-mike-herriott-and-brad-shigeta |title=Ron Paley Big Band Leads off WAG’s Jazz on the Rooftop with Special Guests Mike Herriott and Brad Shigeta &#124; Media Releases &#124; Winnipeg Art Gallery |website=Wag.ca |date= |accessdate=2017-06-23}}</ref> & the Royal Winnipeg Ballet,<ref name="rwb-pasdedeux">{{cite web|url=http://www.rwb.org/news/article/summer-2014 |title=SUMMER 2014 CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER &#124; News &#124; Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet |website=Rwb.org |date= |accessdate=2017-06-23}}</ref> and has performed a concert of [[Contemporary classical music|new music]] sponsored by Winnipeg’s new music concert organization “Groundswell”.<ref name="wag.ca"/> In 2014, Ron Paley won the BreakOut Canada Music Award's "Heritage Award"<ref name="breakoutwest.ca">[http://breakoutwest.ca/fest/blog/breakout-west-announces-winners-2014-western-canadian-music-awards/ ]{{dead link|date=June 2017}}</ref>—an honor bestowed upon an artist with "a demonstrated, outstanding body of work over a long period of time -- a real icon in the community".<ref name="winnipegfreepress.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/music/pianist-ron-paley-is-a-legend-hes-got-the-trophy-to-prove-it-279114131.html |title=Pianist Ron Paley is a legend; he's got the trophy to prove it |newspaper=[[Winnipeg Free Press]] |date=2014-10-14 |accessdate=2017-06-23}}</ref>


The Ron Paley Big Band was formed in 1976,<ref name="candianjazzarchive.org"/> and has since performed numerous jazz concerts and dances, appeared at [[Expo 86]] as part of a western Canadian tour, and traveled widely in Manitoba.<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca"/> The small ensemble performed at the 1987 [[Montreal International Jazz Festival]].<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca"/><ref name="montrealjazzfest.com">http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/artists/artist.aspx?id=5424</ref>
The Ron Paley Big Band was formed in 1976,<ref name="candianjazzarchive.org"/> and has since performed numerous jazz concerts and dances, appeared at [[Expo 86]] as part of a western Canadian tour, and traveled widely in Manitoba.<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca"/> The small ensemble performed at the 1987 [[Montreal International Jazz Festival]].<ref name="thecanadianencyclopedia.ca"/><ref name="montrealjazzfest.com">http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/artists/artist.aspx?id=5424</ref>
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==Influence==
==Influence==
Winnipeg Free Press jazz writer Chris Smith notes that "any number of longtime local musicians have performed in Paley's orchestra over the years, and many still do. It is considered both a good gig and training ground".<ref name="winnipegfreepress.com"/> Numerous well-established players include the Ron Paley Big Band in their pedigree, or cite Paley as an influence:
Winnipeg Free Press jazz writer Chris Smith notes that "any number of longtime local musicians have performed in Paley's orchestra over the years, and many still do. It is considered both a good gig and training ground".<ref name="winnipegfreepress.com"/> Numerous well-established players include the Ron Paley Big Band in their pedigree, or cite Paley as an influence:
* [[Earl MacDonald]] - Juno-nominee, arranger, composer, jazz pianist, Director of Jazz Studies at the [[University of Connecticut]]<ref name="winnipegjazzorchestra.com-macdonald">http://winnipegarts.ca/wac/event/434</ref>
* [[Earl MacDonald]] - Juno-nominee, arranger, composer, jazz pianist, Director of Jazz Studies at the [[University of Connecticut]]<ref name="winnipegjazzorchestra.com-macdonald">{{cite web|url=http://winnipegarts.ca/wac/event/434 |title=wjo march 16 &#124; The Winnipeg Arts Council |website=Winnipegarts.ca |date=2014-03-16 |accessdate=2017-06-23}}</ref>
* Dr. Richard Gillis - trumpeter, recording artist, [[University of Manitoba]] Faculty of Music professor<ref name="umanitoba.ca-gillis">http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/music/staff/richard_gillis.html</ref>
* Dr. Richard Gillis - trumpeter, recording artist, [[University of Manitoba]] Faculty of Music professor<ref name="umanitoba.ca-gillis">{{cite web|url=http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/music/staff/richard_gillis.html |title=University of Manitoba - Faculty of Music - Dr. Richard Gillis |website=Umanitoba.ca |date= |accessdate=2017-06-23}}</ref>
* Ken Gold - saxophonist, recording artist, director of Small Jazz Ensembles at the [[University of Manitoba]] Faculty of Music <ref>http://digmagazine.ca/2010/03/ken-gold/</ref><ref>https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/music/staff/279.html</ref>
* Ken Gold - saxophonist, recording artist, director of Small Jazz Ensembles at the [[University of Manitoba]] Faculty of Music <ref>{{cite web|url=http://digmagazine.ca/2010/03/ken-gold/ |title=Ken Gold |website=Digmagazine.ca |date=2010-03-01 |accessdate=2017-06-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/music/staff/279.html |title=University of Manitoba - Faculty of Music - Ken Gold |website=Umanitoba.ca |date= |accessdate=2017-06-23}}</ref>
* Will Bonness - Winnipeg-based jazz pianist, composer, music educator<ref>http://classic107.com/news/88-in-case-you-missed-it-jazz-keyboard-artist-will-bonness-on-jazz-after-9</ref>
* Will Bonness - Winnipeg-based jazz pianist, composer, music educator<ref>http://classic107.com/news/88-in-case-you-missed-it-jazz-keyboard-artist-will-bonness-on-jazz-after-9</ref>
* Andrew Littleford - Winnipeg-based trumpeter, recording artist, music educator<ref>http://www.andrewlittleford.com/bio</ref>
* Andrew Littleford - Winnipeg-based trumpeter, recording artist, music educator<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.andrewlittleford.com/bio |title=Bio |publisher=Andrew Littleford |date= |accessdate=2017-06-23}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==

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Ronald "Ron" Frank Paley (born November 20, 1950)[1] is a Canadian, Winnipeg-based composer, arranger, pianist, electric bassist, and big-band leader.[1][2]

Formation

Paley earned his B.Mus. at the University of Manitoba in 1972, studying piano under William Aide; he also studied under Ray Santisi at Berklee College of Music (1972–73), and privately in New York under Richie Beirach (piano), Bob Brookmeyer (composition, 1989–90), and others.[1] Paley toured internationally from 1973-75 as the electric bassist in turn with the Buddy Rich big band, and the Woody Herman big band.[1] He recorded three albums with the latter band, including an album ("The Main Event"[3]) with Frank Sinatra.[2]

Musician / Musical Director / Band-Leader

Upon his return to Winnipeg, Paley rose to prominence on the local music scene as a composer, arranger, and leader of both big bands and small ensembles.[1] He is a perennial act at the Jazz Winnipeg festival (either with the Ron Paley Big Band, or in small ensembles),[4] has performed in concert with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra[5] & the Royal Winnipeg Ballet,[6] and has performed a concert of new music sponsored by Winnipeg’s new music concert organization “Groundswell”.[5] In 2014, Ron Paley won the BreakOut Canada Music Award's "Heritage Award"[7]—an honor bestowed upon an artist with "a demonstrated, outstanding body of work over a long period of time -- a real icon in the community".[8]

The Ron Paley Big Band was formed in 1976,[2] and has since performed numerous jazz concerts and dances, appeared at Expo 86 as part of a western Canadian tour, and traveled widely in Manitoba.[1] The small ensemble performed at the 1987 Montreal International Jazz Festival.[1][9]

Paley was also the musical director for the University of Manitoba stage band from 1976–86, and filled the same role for two local TV shows, CKND's 'Friday Night Live' (1987), and CBC's 'Jerry and Ziz' (1979).[1]

Composer / Arranger

His composition credits include two works for big band with symphony orchestra (We've Got It, 1979; Sound Cells, 1987), and two works for jazz trio with symphony orchestra (Rhythm Changes, 1978; Rhythm and Blues, 1987).[1] These four works were premiered by Paley with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.[1] He also has written more that 25 pieces for big band alone (including the extended Interior Alternatives, 1989), as well as several third-stream items, notably Happiness Is a String Quartet Playing the Blues (1977), Saxophone Quintet (1981), and Shades of Jazz (1981).[1] A number of his works were premiered at concerts sponsored by the Manitoba Composers Association, of which Paley is a member.[1]

Paley was commissioned by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in 2002 to compose a work for choir and organ based upon the text of Psalm 122.[5] He was thereafter commissioned by the National Arts Centre to write a fanfare for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for the occasion of the Royal Visit.[5] In 2004, his big band toured with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, performing jazz arrangements of Rogers and Hart tunes for “A Cinderella Story”. Paley received a 2007 commission from the Winnipeg Singers for a choral work based on the text of three Shakespearean sonnets.[5]

Influence

Winnipeg Free Press jazz writer Chris Smith notes that "any number of longtime local musicians have performed in Paley's orchestra over the years, and many still do. It is considered both a good gig and training ground".[8] Numerous well-established players include the Ron Paley Big Band in their pedigree, or cite Paley as an influence:

Discography

  • Boxton (1977, Neptune NRP-1/London DL-3016)[1]
  • Ron Paley Big Band Jazz Rocks & Swings (1986, Foresight RP-2/Black-Hawk BKH-534)[1]
  • The Big Band Dance Album (1987, CKWG/87)[1]
  • Bring 'Em Back (2011, Paron)[16]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Ron Paley - The Canadian Encyclopedia". Thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  2. ^ a b c "Ron Paley Musician Biography | Canadian Jazz Archive Online". Canadianjazzarchive.org. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  3. ^ "Ron Paley: Biography | Canadian Music Centre | Centre de Musique Canadienne". Musiccentre.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  4. ^ "You searched for Ron Paley". JazzWinnipeg.com. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Ron Paley Big Band Leads off WAG's Jazz on the Rooftop with Special Guests Mike Herriott and Brad Shigeta | Media Releases | Winnipeg Art Gallery". Wag.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  6. ^ "SUMMER 2014 CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER | News | Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet". Rwb.org. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  7. ^ [1][dead link]
  8. ^ a b "Pianist Ron Paley is a legend; he's got the trophy to prove it". Winnipeg Free Press. 2014-10-14. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  9. ^ http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/artists/artist.aspx?id=5424
  10. ^ "wjo march 16 | The Winnipeg Arts Council". Winnipegarts.ca. 2014-03-16. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  11. ^ "University of Manitoba - Faculty of Music - Dr. Richard Gillis". Umanitoba.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  12. ^ "Ken Gold". Digmagazine.ca. 2010-03-01. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  13. ^ "University of Manitoba - Faculty of Music - Ken Gold". Umanitoba.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  14. ^ http://classic107.com/news/88-in-case-you-missed-it-jazz-keyboard-artist-will-bonness-on-jazz-after-9
  15. ^ "Bio". Andrew Littleford. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
  16. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/bring-em-back%21-mw0002221423/releases
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