The Very Big Carla Bley Band

by Carla Bley

The Very Big Carla Bley Band cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 1991
  • Label: WATT
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:21
  • Community rating: 3.46/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Acclaimed jazz composer and pianist Carla Bley expands her eccentric compositional vision to a vibrant fifteen-piece ensemble. 'The Very Big Carla Bley Band' navigates complex progressive big band arrangements with her signature wit and avant-garde sensibilities, showcasing intricate horn charts and dynamic solo improvisations.

Genres

Descriptors: Avant Garde

Tracklist

  1. United States (15:34)
  2. Strange Arrangement (7:47)
  3. All Fall Down (12:48)
  4. Who Will Rescue You? (7:12)

Credits

  • Wolfgang Puschnig - alto saxophone, flute
  • Pablo Calogero - baritone saxophone
  • Ashley Slater - bass trombone
  • Victor Lewis - drums
  • Roger Jannotta - oboe, flute, clarinet, soprano saxophone
  • Karen Mantler - organ
  • Don Alias - percussion
  • Pete Hurt - tenor saxophone, clarinet

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