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#CarlaBley She grew up amidst gospel and transitioned to what #NateChinen in the NYTimes calls "a sly noncompliance with jazz and classical conventions." She wrote revolutionary jazz. And produced an album that turned Muzak on its head. Here's 'Ida Lupino' from the album 'Dinner Music."
Ida Lupino by Carla Bley - YouTube

Performed by Paul Bley, piano; Gary Peacock, bass; John Gilmore, tenor sax; Paul Motian, drums. From the album _Turning Point_.

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She wrote for piano, combos, and big bands. She once said she was a composer who played the piano. She joked that when she played, she wanted a sign over her head that said, "She wrote the music." #EvanIverson wrote a thoughtful piece about her in #TheNewYorker .
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Here is 'Lawns" with #SteveSwallow on bass and #AndrewSheppard on sax
Carla Bley Trio 'Lawns' | Jarasum Jazz Festival 2018 - YouTube

Carla Bley Trio 'Lawns'2018.10.14(Sun) Jazz IslandJarasum Jazz Festival

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