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| Name = Paul Pieper
| name = Paul Pieper
| Img = Ericka Ovette-Paul Pieper.jpg
| image = Ericka Ovette-Paul Pieper.jpg
| Img_capt = Paul C. Pieper (right) performing with Ericka Ovette at a 2004 concert in Estonia.
| caption = Paul C. Pieper (right) performing with Ericka Ovette at a 2004 concert in Estonia.
| Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| Birth_name = Paul C. Pieper
| birth_name = Paul C. Pieper
| Born = {{Birth date|1972|10|20}}<br>[[Washington, D.C.]], [[United States|USA]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|10|20}}
|birth_place = [[Washington, D.C.]], US
| Died =
| death_date =
| Instrument = [[Guitar]], [[Bass guitar|Bass]]
| Genre =
| instrument = Guitar, bass
| Occupation = [[Guitarist]], [[Composer]]
| genre =
| Years_active = 1992–Present
| occupation = Musician, composer
| years_active = 1992–present
| Associated_acts = [[Five Finger Discount]], [[Glass and Apples]]
| URL = [http://www.paulpieper.com/ www.paulpieper.com]
| website = [http://www.paulpieper.com/ www.paulpieper.com]
}}
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'''Paul C. Pieper''' (born October 20, 1972) is an [[United States|American]] guitarist and composer, known primarily for his work as a jazz musician.
'''Paul C. Pieper''' (born October 20, 1972) is an American guitarist and composer, known primarily for his work as a jazz musician.


== Biography ==
==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 (musician)|Jim Hall]], [[Pat Metheny]], [[John Scofield]], & [[Pat Martino]].<ref>[http://www.monkinstitute.org/competition.php?Page=COMP-PW#1995 1995 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition Winners]</ref> 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]].<ref>[http://www.thedailystar.net/magazine/2005/08/04/event.htm Review of a 2005 Ericka Ovette concert in Dhaka, Bangladesh, featuring Pieper on guitar]</ref><ref>[http://www.jazz.ru/mag/306/nvkz.htm Article about the Novokuznetsk Jazz Festival (in Russian), where Pieper performed in June 2005]</ref> 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.<ref>[http://www.danlamaestra.com/press.html 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"]</ref> As a [[session player]], Pieper has appeared on upwards of twenty [[CD]]'s, such as [[Buck Hill]]'s 2005 release, ''Relax''.<ref>[http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=22910 All About Jazz review of ''Relax'' by Buck Hill, which features Pieper's guitar playing]</ref><ref>[http://www.dcjazz.com/victordvoskin/tabardinn.htm Washington Post review of ''There's A Small Hotel'' by Victor Dvoskin, which features Pieper's guitar work]</ref><ref>[http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=13374 All About Jazz review of ''Street Noise'' by The Joe Kap Organ Trio, featuring Pieper on guitar]</ref><ref>[http://www.dcjazz.com/erickaovette/recordings.htm Washington Post review of ''Some Enchanted Evening,'' an Ericka Ovette recording featuring Pieper on guitar]</ref><ref>[http://ginnycarrmusic.com/reviews.html Washington Post review of ''After All These Years,'' a Ginny Carr release, which features Pieper's guitar work]</ref> 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.
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 (musician)|Jim Hall]], [[Pat Metheny]], [[John Scofield]], and [[Pat Martino]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://monkinstitute.org/competition.php?Page=COMP-PW|title=Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz|date=February 3, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110203025052/http://monkinstitute.org/competition.php?Page=COMP-PW |access-date=August 2, 2023|archive-date=February 3, 2011 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/magazine/2005/08/04/event.htm |title=Review of a 2005 Ericka Ovette concert in Dhaka, Bangladesh, featuring Pieper on guitar |publisher=Thedailystar.net |date=August 26, 2005 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jazz.ru/mag/306/nvkz.htm |title=Article about the Novokuznetsk Jazz Festival (in Russian), where Pieper performed in June 2005 |publisher=Jazz.ru |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.danlamaestra.com/press.html |title=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" |publisher=Danlamaestra.com |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> As a [[session player]], Pieper has appeared on upwards of twenty CD's, such as [[Buck Hill]]'s 2005 release, ''Relax''.<ref>{{cite web|author=All About Jazz |url=http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=22910 |title=All About Jazz review of "Relax" by Buck Hill, which features Pieper's guitar playing |publisher=Allaboutjazz.com |date=October 15, 2006 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dcjazz.com/victordvoskin/tabardinn.htm |title=Washington Post review of "There's A Small Hotel" by Victor Dvoskin, which features Pieper's guitar work |publisher=Dcjazz.com |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=All About Jazz |url=http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=13374 |title=All About Jazz review of "Street Noise" by The Joe Kap Organ Trio, featuring Pieper on guitar |publisher=Allaboutjazz.com |date=March 21, 2004 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dcjazz.com/erickaovette/recordings.htm |title=Washington Post review of "Some Enchanted Evening," an Ericka Ovette recording featuring Pieper on guitar |publisher=Dcjazz.com |date=April 19, 2002 |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ginnycarrmusic.com/reviews.html |title=Washington Post review of "After All These Years," a Ginny Carr release, which features Pieper's guitar work |publisher=Ginnycarrmusic.com |access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> 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 ==
==Discography==
=== As Leader ===
===As leader===
Paul Pieper - ''Stories of Before'' (Bright Orange, 2005)
* ''Stories of Before'' (Bright Orange, 2005)
*''Standards'' (Bright Orange, 2018)
*''Making Time'' (Bright Orange, 2018)


=== As Guitarist (Partial) ===
===As sideman===
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* [[Buck Hill (musician)|Buck Hill]], ''Relax'' ([[Severn Records|Severn]], 2005)
Ericka Ovette/Ruby Hayes - ''Sassie & Bessie A-Live at the Paradise Lounge'' (Patuxent, 2007)<br />
Dan Lamaestra & One Step Up - ''Just A Thought'' (2006) [includes the Pieper composition, "The Red and the Black"]<br />
Ginny Carr - ''After All These Years'' (2005)<br />
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[[Buck Hill]] - ''Relax'' ([[Severn Records]], 2005)<br />
The Joe Kap Organ Trio - ''Street Noise'' ([[Severn Records]], 2004)<br />
Ericka Ovette Sings with the Larry Eanet Quartet - ''Some Enchanted Evening'' (2002)<br />
Highview - ''Awake Enough to Dream'' (2001)<br />
Interplay - ''Pick Up the Pieces'' (JazzScapes, 2001) [includes the Pieper compositions, "Spider Monkey" & "Kineticism"]<br />
Victor Dvoskin - ''There's A Small Hotel'' (2000) [includes the Pieper composition, "Pensées"]<br />
Glass and Apples - ''Playing in the Dark EP'' (2000)<br />
Charles Bubeck - ''Without Measure'' (1999)<br />
Charles Bubeck Quartet - ''The Ventilator'' (1996)<br />
The Tom Cunningham Orchestra - ''All The Cats Join In'' (1995)


== References ==
== References ==
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*[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=107091320 Glass and Apples MySpace site]
*[http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=107091320 Glass and Apples MySpace site]


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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 (age 52)
Washington, D.C., US
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass
Years active1992–present
Websitewww.paulpieper.com

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

Biography

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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

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As leader

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

As sideman

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References

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  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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