Selected Recordings (Rarum XV)

by Carla Bley

Overview

Without a hint of compromise, pianist Carla Bley--inspired by bebop, jazz's avant-garde, Charles Ives, and Kurt Weill--carved a unparalleled niche for herself by contributing thoughtful compositions to others' bands (Gary Burton, ex-husband Paul Bley, even rockers NRBQ). Bley also led groups ranging from trios to orchestras, formed her own record label, and, like Duke Ellington, wrote and arranged in accordance with her collaborators' skills. This edition of the RARUM series presents a fascinating, diverse cross-section of her decade-spanning work, including a tune performed by an early-1960s Jimmy Giuffre Trio. While some jazz artists can exude a notable seriousness, Bley is possessed by an impish sense of fun and irreverence--note the endearingly satirical "Baseball" and "More Brahms." But Bley also combines beauty and humor ("Fleur Carnivore," for big band), is more than capable of writing abstract and cerebral ("Ictus"), and mixes art-song with pop and folk ("Why," sung by Linda Ronstadt). As a bonus, this set features appearances by many jazz greats--including Charlie Haden, Don Cherry, Steve Swallow, and John McLaughlin--who have contributed to Bley's unique vision.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/16/2004
Label:	Universal Classics & Jazz
UPC:	0044001420825
Rank:	80856

Tracks

1. Baseball
2. Major
3. End of Vienna
4. Chicken
5. On the Stage In Cages
6. Fleur Carnivore
7. More Brahms
8. Walking Batteriewoman
9. Silence
10. Why
11. Ictus

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Carla Bley   Primary Artist,Organ,Piano
Dewey Redman   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Jimmy Giuffre   Primary Artist,Clarinet
Michael Mantler   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Trumpet
Carla Bley Band   Primary Artist
Steve Swallow   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Double Bass,Bass
Alexander Balanescu   Primary Artist
Mick Goodrick   Primary Artist
Wolfgang Puschnig   Primary Artist,Soloist,Sax (Alto)
Jack Jeffers   Primary Artist,Tuba,Trombone
Paul Bley   Primary Artist,Piano
Sharon Freeman   Primary Artist,French Horn
Paul Motian   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Drums,Percussion
Steve Slagle   Primary Artist,Sax (Soprano)
Lew Soloff   Primary Artist,Soloist,Trumpet
Don Cherry   Primary Artist
Gary Valente   Primary Artist,Soloist,Trombone
Jim Pepper   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Jazz Composer's Orchestra   Primary Artist
Alex Balanescu   Primary Artist
Charlie Haden   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals,Double Bass
Andy Sheppard   Primary Artist,Soloist,Sax (Tenor)
Linda Ronstadt   Guest Artist,Vocals
Roswell Rudd   Guest Artist,Trombone
Karen Mantler   Guest Artist,Organ
Annie Whitehead   Trombone
Roger Jannotta   Sax (Soprano)
John Buckingham   Tuba
Emma Black   Cello
Andrew Byrt   Viola
Steve Waterman   Trumpet
Roberto Ottini   Sax (Baritone)
Alison Hayhurst   Flute
Don Cherry & Ed Blackwell   Trumpet (Pocket)
Chris Wells   Vibraphone
Steve Morris   Violin
Buddy Williams   Drums
David Sharpe   Drums
Christof Lauer   Sax (Tenor)
Larry Goldings   Organ
Carlos Ward   Sax (Alto)
Frank Lacy   French Horn
Gato Barbieri   Sax (Tenor)
John McLaughlin   Guitar
Joe Daley Trio   Euphonium
Jimmy Lyons   Sax (Alto)
Earl McIntyre   Tuba
Bob Stewart   Tuba
Chris Woods   Sax (Baritone)
Ashley Slater   Trombone,Trombone (Bass)
Guy Barker   Trumpet
Hiram Bullock   Guitar
Tony Dagradi   Sax (Tenor)
Pete Hurt   Sax (Tenor)
Daniel Beaussier   Oboe
Julian Argueelles   Sax (Baritone)
Perry Robinson   Clarinet
Don Alias   Percussion
Victor Lewis   Drums
Claude Deppa   Trumpet
Dennis Mackrel   Drums
Sara Lee   Clarinet
Jens Winther   Trumpet
Richard Edwards   Trombone

Technical Credits

Ralph Quinke   Photography
Wes Wickemeyer   Engineer
Herb Snitzer   Photography
Karl Sjodahl   Engineer
Creed Taylor   Producer
Flemming Rasmussen   Engineer
Gary Thomas   Engineer
Doug Epstein   Engineer
Charlie Haden   Composer
Robin Prior   Engineer
Dick Olmstead   Engineer
Jimmy Giuffre   Composer
Martin Wieland   Engineer
Michael Mantler   Producer
Carla Bley   Composer,Producer,Selection,Liner Notes
Bill Strode   Engineer
Tom Mark   Engineer
Manfred Eicher   Producer
Paul Haines   Composer
Steve Swallow   Producer
W. Patrick Hinely   Photography