CARLA BLEY - MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVAL - DVD

One of the most notable composers/performers on the contemporary jazz scene, Carla Bley begins this July 1983 concert with the hymnlike "The Lord Is Listening to You." An appropriate beginning, since Bley's musical life began under the tutelage of her church-organist father. From there, via another half-dozen original compositions, she provides a demonstration of her knack for mixing old and new, Europe and America, abstract and highly melodic jazz, into a package that couldn't be anyone else's. Tracks: The Lord Is Listening to You, Heavy Heart, Walking Battery Woman, Heavy Heart, Caucasian Bird Riffles, Ups and Downs, The Lone Arranger, Battleship.

Track List:

Opening
The Lord is Listening To You
Heavy Heart
Walking Battery Woman
Caucasian Bird Riffles
Ups and Downs
The Lone Arranger
Battleship

Personnel:

Carla Bley - Keyboards
Vincent Chancey - French Horn
Victor Lewis - Drums
Bob Stewart - Tuba
Steve Swallow - Bass
Joe Lovano - Tenor Saxophone
Michael Mantler - Trumpet
Ted Saunders - Piano,Organ
Gary Valente - Trombone
Steve Slagle - Alto & Soprano Saxophone

Running Time - 59 mins.