Carla Bley marks 80th with new album and Ronnie’s date
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Revered composer and pianist Carla Bley celebrates her 80th birthday today (11 May) by releasing her ECM album, entitled Andando el Tiempo (which aptly translates as ‘the passing of time’).
Once again working with her close-knit trio of husband and renowned bassist Steve Swallow and top British saxophonist Andy Sheppard, the music is typically sophisticated, yet playfully poised.
The trio, now together for over 20 years also visit the UK for a single night at Ronnie Scott’s on 17 July, performing music from the new record and their previous ECM album from 2012, Trios.
– Spencer Grady
See the June issue of Jazzwise (on sale 26 May) for an exclusive interview with Carla Bley