Released 1993 Label Watt/ECM | Recorded July 2 & 3, 1993 Length 49:09 | |
Big Band Theory is an album by American composer, bandleader and keyboardist Carla Bley recorded and released on the Watt/ECM label in 1993.
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars and stated "overall this set (which is enjoyable enough) is less memorable than one would expect from Carla Bley". The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded it 3 stars stating "This never quite fulfils the promise of some exciting arrangements and a rah of hot solists".
Track listing
All compositions by Carla Bley except as indicated- "On the Stage in Cages" - 12:39
- "Birds of Paradise" - 20:21
- "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" (Charles Mingus) - 8:38
- "Fresh Impression" - 7:39
Personnel
References
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