Name: Big Band Theory by Carla Bley
Brand: Carla Bley
SKU: 731451996627
Price: 3.96 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (28 reviews)

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On The Stage In Cages

Carla Bley, Alexander Balanescu, Gary Valente, Lew Soloff, Andy Sheppard, Wolfgang Puschnig

12:37

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12:37

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Birds Of Paradise

Carla Bley, Alex Balanescu, Gary Valente, Lew Soloff, Andy Sheppard, Wolfgang Puschnig

20:19

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20:19

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Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

Carla Bley, Alex Balanescu, Gary Valente, Lew Soloff, Andy Sheppard, Wolfgang Puschnig

08:37

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08:37

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Fresh Impression

Carla Bley, Alex Balanescu, Gary Valente, Lew Soloff, Andy Sheppard, Wolfgang Puschnig

07:39

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Carla Bley's 1993 recording Big Band Theory features her 18-piece orchestra playing three rather moody and atmospheric originals, plus a straightforward rendition of Charles Mingus' "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat." Listeners expecting the rambunctious humor that was present in some of Bley's earlier big band albums will be disappointed, but there is quite a bit of beauty on this set, particularly during the dramatic slow section of "Birds of Paradise" and the strangely episodic "On the Stage in Cages." Key among the soloists are trumpeter Lew Soloff, trombonist Gary Valente, altoist Wolfgang Puschnig, Andy Sheppard on tenor, and violinist Alex Balanescu. But overall this set (which is enjoyable enough) is less memorable than one would expect from Carla Bley. ~ Scott Yanow

1. On The Stage In Cages

by Carla Bley, Alexander Balanescu, Gary Valente, Lew Soloff, Andy Sheppard, Wolfgang Puschnig

Alto Saxophone: Wolfgang Puschnig; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Julian Argüelles
Julian Arguelles; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Bass Trombone: Ashley Slater; Performer
Drums: Dennis Mackrel; Performer
Flute: Wolfgang Puschnig
Roger Jannotta; Performer
Mixing: Tom Mark; Production
Organ: Karen Mantler; Performer
Performer: Carla Bley
Peter Hurt
Claude Deppa
Roger Jannotta
Steve Waterman
Richard Edwards
Annie Whitehead
Dennis Mackrel
Gary Valente
Lew Soloff
Alexander Balanescu
Julian Argüelles
Guy Barker
Ashley Slater
Steve Swallow
Andy Sheppard
Wolfgang Puschnig
Karen Mantler
Julian Arguelles; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Primary Artist: Lew Soloff
Carla Bley
Alexander Balanescu
Wolfgang Puschnig
Andy Sheppard
Gary Valente; Main Performer
Composer: Carla Bley; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Piano: Carla Bley; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Andy Sheppard
Roger Jannotta; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Sheppard
Peter Hurt; Performer
Recording: Gary Thomas; Production
Studio Personnel: Greg Calbi
Gary Thomas
Tom Mark; Production
Producer: Carla Bley
Steve Swallow; Production
Trombone: Gary Valente
Richard Edwards
Annie Whitehead; Performer
Trumpet: Lew Soloff
Guy Barker
Claude Deppa
Steve Waterman; Performer
Violin: Alexander Balanescu; Performer

2. Birds Of Paradise

by Carla Bley, Alex Balanescu, Gary Valente, Lew Soloff, Andy Sheppard, Wolfgang Puschnig

Alto Saxophone: Wolfgang Puschnig; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Julian Argüelles
Julian Arguelles; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Bass Trombone: Ashley Slater; Performer
Drums: Dennis Mackrel; Performer
Flute: Roger Jannotta
Wolfgang Puschnig; Performer
Mixing: Tom Mark; Production
Organ: Karen Mantler; Performer
Performer: Roger Jannotta
Steve Waterman
Richard Edwards
Annie Whitehead
Dennis Mackrel
Gary Valente
Andy Sheppard
Wolfgang Puschnig
Carla Bley
Alexander Balanescu
Karen Mantler
Julian Argüelles
Guy Barker
Ashley Slater
Steve Swallow
Lew Soloff
Peter Hurt
Claude Deppa
Julian Arguelles; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Primary Artist: Lew Soloff
Carla Bley
Wolfgang Puschnig
Andy Sheppard
Gary Valente
Alex Balanescu; Main Performer
Composer: Carla Bley; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Piano: Carla Bley; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Andy Sheppard
Roger Jannotta; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Sheppard
Peter Hurt; Performer
Recording: Gary Thomas; Production
Studio Personnel: Greg Calbi
Tom Mark
Gary Thomas; Production
Producer: Carla Bley; Production
Trombone: Gary Valente
Richard Edwards
Annie Whitehead; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Waterman
Claude Deppa
Lew Soloff
Guy Barker; Performer
Violin: Alexander Balanescu; Performer

3. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

by Carla Bley, Alex Balanescu, Gary Valente, Lew Soloff, Andy Sheppard, Wolfgang Puschnig

Alto Saxophone: Wolfgang Puschnig; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Julian Argüelles
Julian Arguelles; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Bass Trombone: Ashley Slater; Performer
Drums: Dennis Mackrel; Performer
Flute: Roger Jannotta
Wolfgang Puschnig; Performer
Mixing: Tom Mark; Production
Organ: Karen Mantler; Performer
Performer: Roger Jannotta
Steve Waterman
Richard Edwards
Annie Whitehead
Dennis Mackrel
Gary Valente
Andy Sheppard
Wolfgang Puschnig
Carla Bley
Alexander Balanescu
Karen Mantler
Julian Argüelles
Guy Barker
Ashley Slater
Steve Swallow
Lew Soloff
Peter Hurt
Claude Deppa
Julian Arguelles; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Primary Artist: Lew Soloff
Carla Bley
Wolfgang Puschnig
Andy Sheppard
Gary Valente
Alex Balanescu; Main Performer
Composer: Charles Mingus; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Piano: Carla Bley; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Andy Sheppard
Roger Jannotta; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Sheppard
Peter Hurt; Performer
Recording: Gary Thomas; Production
Studio Personnel: Greg Calbi
Tom Mark
Gary Thomas; Production
Producer: Carla Bley; Production
Trombone: Gary Valente
Richard Edwards
Annie Whitehead; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Waterman
Claude Deppa
Lew Soloff
Guy Barker; Performer
Violin: Alexander Balanescu; Performer

4. Fresh Impression

by Carla Bley, Alex Balanescu, Gary Valente, Lew Soloff, Andy Sheppard, Wolfgang Puschnig

Alto Saxophone: Wolfgang Puschnig; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Julian Argüelles
Julian Arguelles; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Bass Trombone: Ashley Slater; Performer
Drums: Dennis Mackrel; Performer
Flute: Roger Jannotta
Wolfgang Puschnig; Performer
Mixing: Tom Mark; Production
Organ: Karen Mantler; Performer
Performer: Roger Jannotta
Steve Waterman
Richard Edwards
Annie Whitehead
Dennis Mackrel
Gary Valente
Andy Sheppard
Wolfgang Puschnig
Carla Bley
Alexander Balanescu
Karen Mantler
Julian Argüelles
Guy Barker
Ashley Slater
Steve Swallow
Lew Soloff
Peter Hurt
Claude Deppa
Julian Arguelles; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Primary Artist: Lew Soloff
Carla Bley
Wolfgang Puschnig
Andy Sheppard
Gary Valente
Alex Balanescu; Main Performer
Composer: Carla Bley; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Piano: Carla Bley; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Andy Sheppard
Roger Jannotta; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Sheppard
Peter Hurt; Performer
Recording: Gary Thomas; Production
Studio Personnel: Greg Calbi
Tom Mark
Gary Thomas; Production
Producer: Carla Bley; Production
Trombone: Gary Valente
Richard Edwards
Annie Whitehead; Performer
Trumpet: Steve Waterman
Claude Deppa
Lew Soloff
Guy Barker; Performer
Violin: Alexander Balanescu; Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

4 tracks available

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ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 12 seconds

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None

Coverart

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Booklet

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16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

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Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

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Genres

Jazz, Big Band, Avant-Garde Jazz

Label

Watt

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

Germany

Language

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Release Date

Dec 31, 1992

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UPC

731451996627

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Big Band Theory

1. On The Stage In Cages

2. Birds Of Paradise

3. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

4. Fresh Impression

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Big Band Theory

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1. On The Stage In Cages

2. Birds Of Paradise

3. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

4. Fresh Impression

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