Ron Paley

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

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. ) with Frank Sinatra. has performed in concert with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra & the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and has performed a concert of new music sponsored by Winnipeg's new music concert organization "Groundswell". —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".

The Ron Paley Big Band was formed in 1976,

Paley was also the musical director for the University of Manitoba stage band from 1976 to 1986, and filled the same role for two local TV shows, CKND's 'Friday Night Live' (1987), and CBC's 'Jerry and Ziz' (1979).

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". Dr. Richard Gillis – trumpeter, recording artist, University of Manitoba Faculty of Music professor Ken Gold – saxophonist, recording artist, director of Small Jazz Ensembles at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Music Will Bonness – Winnipeg-based jazz pianist, composer, music educator Andrew Littleford – Winnipeg-based trumpeter, recording artist, music educator

Discography Boxton (1977, Neptune NRP-1/London DL-3016) The More You Know (2018, Big Round Records BR 8951)