Paul Plimley

For the past 40 years Paul Plimley has been developing his music from American and European music traditions – composition and improvisation. Playing piano, guitar, and vibes/marimba. He’s toured with many great international, acclaimed ensembles in North America, Europe, China and Cuba. Plimley has released 30+ recordings with many collaborators: Lisle Ellis, Nicole Mitchell, Andrew Cyrille +more.

Paul Plimley (March 16, 1953 – May 18, 2022) lived his life as an international recording artist and performer; playing piano, vibraphone and percussion. Paul expanded his musical activities as a respected music instructor, scholar and composer. His legacy consists of recorded and written music, film soundtracks and creative writings.  

Photo credit Vincent Lim taken at 8East, Vancouver, Canada