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The Music of Carla Bley, Part 1: The Early Years
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The Jazz world is full of highly original, creative musicians who forged their own unique paths. Carla Bley, who died on October 17, 2023, followed her own highly individual path as a composer, arranger and bandleader. As one critic commented, "No album by the legendary composer, pianist, and bandleader sounds like anyone else could have created it."One of the most creative spirits in jazz, Carla Bley's music spanned decades and included big band, small ensemble and duet recordings. Part I highlights her best-known tunes, collaborations with Gary Burton and Charlie Haden, as well as her Escalator Over The Hill, which paired avant-garde jazz musicians with Jack Bruce of Cream and Linda Ronstadt
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Larry Slater
Gary Burton
Charlie Haden
Jack Bruce
Linda Ronstadt
Escalator Over The Hill
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