Carla Bley Trio – Carla Bley / Switzerland – 04.19.2012 FM Broadcast Edition

A two-disc live recording of Carla Bley’s performance at the Curie Jazz Festival in Curie, Switzerland, held in April 2012, has been released in official-quality digital format. Carla Bley has established a firm position in the music scene from the 1960s to the present day as a composer, pianist, and supporter of musicians, with a unique sensibility that transcends genre, style, and conventional ideas. In this live performance, Carla’s distinctive piano playing, which incorporates hints from Monk and Satie, is beautifully surrounded by Swallow’s eloquent and elegant bass guitar and Shepard’s beloved saxophone melodies, creating a pure atmosphere in which the trio’s sound deeply touches the heart. Carla’s soul is alive and well here. Live at Curie Jazz, Curie, Switzerland 04/19/2012 Disc 1 1. Wildlife 2. Sidewinders In Paradise 3. Announcement Andy Sheppard 4. Mister Misterioso 5. Doctor 6. Announcement Carla Bley 7. Local Okrs Disc 2 1. Rut 2. Announcement Steve Swallow 3. Vashkar 4. Announcement Carla Bley 5. The Girl Who Cried Champagne Pr.1 6. The Girl Who Cried Champagne Pr.2 7. The Girl Who Cried Champagne Pr.3 Carla Bley (p) Andy Sheppard (ss, ts) Steve Swallow (b)