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The Music of Carla Bley, Part 1: The Early Years
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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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