Carla Bley/Italy 1966 & more

This is a live recording by the band of ECM’s most popular pianist, Carla Bley. Although the sound quality cannot be said to be outstanding, with some parts being a little rough, it is not unlistenable since it is a radio sound source. Michael Mantler, an ally and talented composer like Carla, also participated. Carla sometimes performs jazz rock, but the live performance recorded here is free jazz, as you can guess from the fact that Peter Brötzmann from Globe Unity is the lead. Recorded Live at Unidentified Venue, Rome, Italy, November 1966 (track 1-4), Live at ORTF Radio, Paris, France, 1966 (track 5) and Live at Unidentified Venue, Hilversum, Netherlands, January 1966 (track 6) 1 . HOLES 2. ONI PULADI – IDA LUPINO 3. BARRAGE 4. PRESIDENT’S POCKET 5. DOCTOR 6. CLOSER Carla Bley – piano, Michael Mantler – trumpet, Peter Brotzmann – tenor saxophone (track 1-5), Steve Lacy – soprano saxophone ( track 6), Peter Kowald – bass (track 1-5), Kent Carter – bass (track 6), Aldo Romano – drums *** EX-Soundboard recording *** 31 min