Carla Bley and her band in a magic moment of her long and enthusiastic career... so ironic, funny, in some way controversial. Such a feminine/masculine music that mixed her north european atmosphere with apparently "easy" sounds, never forgetting Nino Rota, Gil Evans, Mike Westbrook and several other influences. A powerful sound, played by stellar musicians. After more than 40 years I'm still listening for her music with the same passion. A great composer and absolute genius. Steve Slagle and and Gary alente the superstars.
Oxymoronic I should learn of the loss of one of our touchstones while watching the Grammy's... (just waiting for Joni). I sense a long retrospective in my near future. How fortunate we've been... jesus maria.
May Carla Bley rest in peace. And may all of her family and friends be healed snd comforted.
One of the best composers of the 20th century
The Lord Is Listening To You, Hallelujah. Gary Valente- trombone solo
Wow!!! Wonderful ❤
Still in love ...
Great great Jazz !!!
Carla Bley and her band in a magic moment of her long and enthusiastic career... so ironic, funny, in some way controversial. Such a feminine/masculine music that mixed her north european atmosphere with apparently "easy" sounds, never forgetting Nino Rota, Gil Evans, Mike Westbrook and several other influences. A powerful sound, played by stellar musicians. After more than 40 years I'm still listening for her music with the same passion. A great composer and absolute genius. Steve Slagle and and Gary alente the superstars.
Oxymoronic I should learn of the loss of one of our touchstones while watching the Grammy's... (just waiting for Joni). I sense a long retrospective in my near future. How fortunate we've been... jesus maria.
Steve Slagle- alto sax; Carla- organ; Steve Swallow- bass.
Oh yeah!!!,
"Heavy Heart" is a great album!
Actually, SEXTET is a magnificent album also.
gary!!!!!!
Gary Valente is a god!
s'cuse - more information about the date - song titles, personnel? Grazzi