Carla Bley, R.I.P. aged 87

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Scion7

October 21, 2023, 05:37:58 AM
I knew she'd had brain cancer a few years back.  :(

What a composer and performer.

Outside of what she provided for ex-Paul, Gary Burton's various groups dug into her tunes with a vengeance.
She worked with Charlie Haden to sublime effect.
Saint-Saëns, who predicted to Charles Lecocq in 1901: 'That fellow Ravel seems to me to be destined for a serious future.'

Scion7

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October 21, 2023, 05:38:47 AM
The heart of the matter ...
Saint-Saëns, who predicted to Charles Lecocq in 1901: 'That fellow Ravel seems to me to be destined for a serious future.'

Scion7

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October 21, 2023, 05:41:55 AM
Back in '77, I had a short correspondence with her.
A beautiful and crazy person!
Saint-Saëns, who predicted to Charles Lecocq in 1901: 'That fellow Ravel seems to me to be destined for a serious future.'

Scion7

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October 21, 2023, 05:46:33 AM
Saint-Saëns, who predicted to Charles Lecocq in 1901: 'That fellow Ravel seems to me to be destined for a serious future.'

aukhawk

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October 27, 2023, 07:59:16 AM
I'm sorry to hear about this, but she had a long and very successful career. 
My favourite albums - 4x4, Fleur Carnivore, and The Very Big Carla Bley Band.  I also have a treasured live big band recording off BBC radio in the 80s, includes a great rendering of the Pink Panther theme.

Scion7

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October 27, 2023, 07:03:43 PM
Quote from: aukhawk on October 27, 2023, 07:59:16 AMMy favourite albums - 4x4, Fleur Carnivore, and The Very Big Carla Bley Band.
:o

Curious. Have you heard the WATT/ECM records?
Saint-Saëns, who predicted to Charles Lecocq in 1901: 'That fellow Ravel seems to me to be destined for a serious future.'
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