Name: Selected Recordings by Carla Bley
Brand: Carla Bley
SKU: 602567868101
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

COMPILATION

Without a hint of compromise, pianist Carla Bley--inspired by bebop, jazz's avant-garde, Charles Ives, and Kurt Weill--carved a unparalleled niche for herself by contributing thoughtful compositions to others' bands (Gary Burton, ex-husband Paul Bley, even rockers NRBQ). Bley also led groups ranging from trios to orchestras, formed her own record label, and, like Duke Ellington, wrote and arranged in accordance with her collaborators' skills. This edition of the RARUM series presents a fascinating, diverse cross-section of her decade-spanning work, including a tune performed by an early-1960s Jimmy Giuffre Trio.

While some jazz artists can exude a notable seriousness, Bley is possessed by an impish sense of fun and irreverence--note the endearingly satirical "Baseball" and "More Brahms." But Bley also combines beauty and humor ("Fleur Carnivore," for big band), is more than capable of writing abstract and cerebral ("Ictus"), and mixes art-song with pop and folk ("Why," sung by Linda Ronstadt). As a bonus, this set features appearances by many jazz greats--including Charlie Haden, Don Cherry, Steve Swallow, and John McLaughlin--who have contributed to Bley's unique vision.

1. Baseball

by Carla Bley

Alto Saxophone: Wolfgang Puschnig; Performer
Composer: Carla Bley; Composer
Bass (vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Drums: Victor Lewis; Performer
Organ: Larry Goldings; Performer
Performer: Wolfgang Puschnig
Gary Valente
Lew Soloff
Steve Swallow
Andy Sheppard
Victor Lewis
Carla Bley
Larry Goldings; Performer
Piano: Carla Bley; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Sheppard; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Tom Mark; Production
Mixing: Tom Mark; Production
Trombone: Gary Valente; Performer
Trumpet: Lew Soloff; Performer
Producer: Carla Bley
Steve Swallow; Production
Recording: Jon Marius Aareskjold; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Primary Artist: Carla Bley; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark
Jon Marius Aareskjold; Production

2. Major

by Carla Bley, Steve Swallow

Primary Artist: Steve Swallow
Carla Bley; Main Performer
Double Bass: Steve Swallow; Performer
Performer: Carla Bley
Steve Swallow; Performer
Piano: Carla Bley; Performer
Composer: Carla Bley; Composer
Mixing: Tom Mark; Production
Producer: Carla Bley
Steve Swallow; Production
Recording: Bill Strode; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark
Bill Strode; Production

3. End Of Vienna

by Carla Bley

Bass ( Vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Composer: Carla Bley; Composer
Bass (vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Cello: Emma Black; Performer
Clarinet: Sara Lee; Performer
Flute: Alison Hayhurst; Performer
Glockenspiel: Sara Lee; Performer
Percussion: Chris Wells; Performer
Performer: Carla Bley
Alison Hayhurst
Andrew Byrt
Emma Black
Steve Morris
Sara Lee
Chris Wells
Steve Swallow; Performer
Piano: Carla Bley; Performer
Viola: Andrew Byrt; Performer
Violin: Steve Morris; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Tom Mark; Production
Mixing: Tom Mark; Production
Recording: Robin Prior; Production
Recording Assistant: Mark Chambers; Production
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark
Robin Prior
Mark Chambers; Production
Primary Artist: Carla Bley; Main Performer
Producer: Carla Bley; Production

4. Chicken

by Carla Bley, Andy Sheppard, Steve Swallow

Primary Artist: Steve Swallow
Carla Bley
Andy Sheppard; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Swallow; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Swallow; Performer
Performer: Carla Bley
Steve Swallow
Andy Sheppard; Performer
Piano: Carla Bley; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Andy Sheppard; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Andy Sheppard; Performer
Composer: Carla Bley; Composer
Mixing: Tom Mark; Production
Producer: Steve Swallow
Carla Bley; Production
Recording: Bill Strode; Production
Studio Personnel: Bill Strode
Tom Mark; Production

5. 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

6. Fleur Carnivore

by Carla Bley

Alto Saxophone: Wolfgang Puschnig; Performer
Recording Assistant: Lau Hansen; Production
Baritone Saxophone: Roberto Ottini; Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Clarinet: Andy Sheppard; Performer
Drums: Buddy Williams; Performer
Flugelhorn: Frank Lacy; Performer
Flute: Wolfgang Puschnig
Daniel Beaussier; Performer
French Horn: Frank Lacy; Performer
Composer: Carla Bley; Composer
Harmonica: Karen Mantler; Performer
Oboe: Daniel Beaussier; Performer
Organ: Karen Mantler; Performer
Percussion: Don Alias
Karen Mantler; Performer
Performer: Wolfgang Puschnig
Daniel Beaussier
Roberto Ottini
Frank Lacy
Bob Stewart
Don Alias
Gary Valente
Lew Soloff
Buddy Williams
Christof Lauer
Steve Swallow
Jens Winther
Andy Sheppard
Karen Mantler
Carla Bley; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Greg Calbi; Production
Mixing: Tom Mark; Production
Piano: Carla Bley; Performer
Producer: Carla Bley
Steve Swallow; Production
Recording: Flemming Rasmussen; Production
Recording Supervision: Michael Mantler; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Christof Lauer
Roberto Ottini; Performer
Primary Artist: Carla Bley; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Christof Lauer
Andy Sheppard; Performer
Trombone: Gary Valente; Performer
Trumpet: Lew Soloff
Jens Winther; Performer
Tuba: Bob Stewart; Performer
Vibraphone: Karen Mantler; Performer
Studio Personnel: Greg Calbi
Tom Mark
Lau Hansen
Flemming Rasmussen
Michael Mantler; Production

7. More Brahms

by Carla Bley

Primary Artist: Carla Bley; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Swallow; Performer
Bass Guitar: Steve Swallow; Performer
Drums: Victor Lewis; Performer
Guitar: Hiram Bullock; Performer
Organ: Carla Bley; Performer
Percussion: Don Alias; Performer
Performer: Victor Lewis
Don Alias
Larry Willis
Hiram Bullock
Carla Bley
Steve Swallow; Performer
Piano: Larry Willis; Performer
Composer: Carla Bley; Composer
Mixing: Doug Epstein; Production
Producer: Carla Bley; Production
Recording: Doug Epstein; Production
Studio Personnel: Doug Epstein; Production

8. Walking Batteriewoman

by Carla Bley

Composer: Carla Bley; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Carlos Ward; Performer
Bass (vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Clarinet: Tony Dagradi; Performer
Drums: D. Sharpe; Performer
Euphonium: Joe Daley; Performer
Organ: Carla Bley; Performer
Performer: D. Sharpe
Earl Mcintyre
Carlos Ward
Joe Daley
Steve Swallow
Michael Mantler
Carla Bley
Gary Valente
Tony Dagradi; Performer
Piano: Carla Bley; Performer
Mixing: Tom Mark; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Carlos Ward; Performer
Primary Artist: The Carla Bley Band; Main Performer
Producer: Carla Bley; Production
Recording: Tom Mark; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Steve Swallow; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Tony Dagradi; Performer
Trombone: Gary Valente; Performer
Trumpet: Michael Mantler; Performer
Tuba: Earl Mcintyre; Performer
Studio Personnel: Tom Mark; Production

9. Silence

by Charlie Haden, Carla Bley, Don Cherry, Sharon Freeman, Mick Goodrick, Jack Jeffers, Michael Mantler, Paul Motian, Jim Pepper, Dewey Redman, Steve Slagle, Gary Valente

Alto Saxophone: Steve Slagle; Performer
Composer: Charlie Haden; Composer
Double Bass: Charlie Haden; Performer
Drums: Paul Motian; Performer
French Horn: Sharon Freeman; Performer
Glockenspiel: Carla Bley; Performer
Guitar: Mick Goodrick; Performer
Percussion: Paul Motian; Performer
Performer: Michael Mantler
Jack Jeffers
Dewey Redman
Steve Slagle
Charlie Haden
Mick Goodrick
Jim Pepper
Sharon Freeman
Gary Valente
Carla Bley
Don Cherry
Paul Motian; Performer
Piano: Carla Bley; Performer
Recording: Martin Wieland; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Steve Slagle; Performer
Primary Artist: Charlie Haden
Don Cherry
Paul Motian
Dewey Redman
Jim Pepper
Steve Slagle
Carla Bley
Sharon Freeman
Mick Goodrick
Michael Mantler
Gary Valente
Jack Jeffers; Main Performer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Studio Personnel: Martin Wieland; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Jim Pepper
Dewey Redman; Performer
Trombone: Gary Valente; Performer
Trumpet: Michael Mantler
Don Cherry; Performer
Tuba: Jack Jeffers; Performer

10. Why

by Carla Bley, The Jazz Composer's Orchestra

Alto Saxophone: Jimmy Lyons; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Chris Woods; Performer
Bass Trombone: Jack Jeffers; Performer
Clarinet: Perry Robinson; Performer
Double Bass: Charlie Haden; Performer
Drums: Paul Motian; Performer
Electric Guitar: John Mclaughlin; Performer
French Horn: Sharon Freeman; Performer
Performer: Perry Robinson
John Buckingham
Jack Jeffers
Chris Woods
Jimmy Lyons
Roswell Rudd
Michael Mantler
Carla Bley
Paul Motian
Charlie Haden
Linda Ronstadt
John Mclaughlin
Gato Barbieri
Sharon Freeman; Performer
Author: Paul Haines; Production
Mastering Engineer: Karl Sjodahl; Production
Piano: Carla Bley; Performer
Producer: Carla Bley; Production
Primary Artist: Carla Bley
The Jazz Composer's Orchestra; Main Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Gato Barbieri; Performer
Trombone: Roswell Rudd; Performer
Trumpet: Michael Mantler; Performer
Tuba: John Buckingham; Performer
Voices: Linda Ronstadt
Charlie Haden; Performer
Composer: Carla Bley; Composer
Recording: Nelson Weber
Dave Jones
Tom Brown
Paul Goodman
Ray Hill
Pat Martin
Bob Fries
Dick Baxter
Gus Mossler
Jim Crotty
Karl Sjodahl
Wes Wickemeyer; Production
Studio Personnel: Wes Wickemeyer
Bob Fries
Pat Martin
Ray Hill
Paul Goodman
Tom Brown
Dave Jones
Nelson Weber
Karl Sjodahl
Jim Crotty
Gus Mossler
Dick Baxter; Production

11. Ictus

by Jimmy Giuffre, Paul Bley, Steve Swallow

Primary Artist: Jimmy Giuffre
Paul Bley
Steve Swallow; Main Performer
Clarinet: Jimmy Giuffre; Performer
Double Bass: Steve Swallow; Performer
Performer: Jimmy Giuffre
Steve Swallow
Paul Bley; Performer
Piano: Paul Bley; Performer
Composer: Carla Bley; Composer
Mixing: Jan Erik Kongshaug
Manfred Eicher; Production
Producer: Creed Taylor
Jean-philippe Allard
Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Dick Olmstead; Production
Studio Personnel: Manfred Eicher
Dick Olmstead
Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 15 minutes and 0 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

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

Only 1/11 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz, Modern Big Band

Label

ECM

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

Germany

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 14, 2004

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Available

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Free

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UPC

602567868101

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Selected Recordings

1. Baseball

2. Major

3. End Of Vienna

4. Chicken

5. On The Stage In Cages

6. Fleur Carnivore

7. More Brahms

8. Walking Batteriewoman

9. Silence

10. Why

11. Ictus

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Selected Recordings

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1. Baseball

2. Major

3. End Of Vienna

4. Chicken

5. On The Stage In Cages

6. Fleur Carnivore

7. More Brahms

8. Walking Batteriewoman

9. Silence

10. Why

11. Ictus

Technical Specifications