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Paul Bley's Improvisational Jazz.

Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews a reissue of a 1964 session featuring pianist Paul Bley. In the early years of his career, Bley worked closely with pianist Charles Mingus and saxophonist Ornette Colemen. Since the 60s, he's led his own small groups.

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Other segments from the episode on February 1, 1988

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 1, 1988: Interview with Kate Simon; Review of Paul Bley's album "Turns"; Interview with Zelda Rubenstein; Review of the television show "Smothers Brothers Comedy…

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