Social Studies

by Carla Bley

Social Studies cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1981
  • Label: WATT
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:16
  • Community rating: 3.44/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Carla Bley's 'Social Studies' continues her sharply arranged small-ensemble jazz writing through the WATT label. The album balances dry humor, modern jazz harmony, and precise ensemble interplay, reflecting Bley's distinctive position as composer, bandleader, and arranger.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Reactionary Tango (In Three Parts) (12:52)
  2. Copyright Royalties (6:42)
  3. 脷tviklingssang (6:30)
  4. Valse Sinistre (4:54)
  5. Floater (5:54)
  6. Walking Batteriewoman (4:24)

Credits

  • Carlos Ward - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
  • Steve Swallow - bass
  • D. Sharpe - drums
  • Joe Daley - euphonium
  • Henry Riedel - lacquer cut by
  • The Carla Bley Band - performer
  • Tony Dagradi - tenor saxophone, clarinet
  • Gary Valente - trombone

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