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Carla Bley - Dinner Music (LP)

Name: Carla Bley - Dinner Music (LP)
Brand: Carla Bley
SKU: 2mnNMjyJEwg3sosMz5IcwQ
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)

Carla Bley

LP
1 piece(s)
1977
8 tracks
48 min
free jazz

Dinner Music

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Product Description

Carla Bley's "Dinner Music," released on September 1, 1977, is a captivating exploration of free jazz that seamlessly blends improvisation with structured composition. This album, featuring eight tracks, offers a unique listening experience that spans a concise yet engaging 48 minutes. Under the Watt label, Bley masterfully navigates the complexities of jazz, creating a sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in the genre's traditions.

The album opens with "Sing Me Softly Of The Blues," setting a contemplative tone that evolves through tracks like "Dreams So Real" and "Ad Infinitum," showcasing Bley's ability to weave intricate melodies and harmonies. "Dining Alone" and "Song Sung Long" highlight her prowess in crafting pieces that are both introspective and dynamic. The album's midpoint features "Ida Lupino," a track that pays homage to the legendary actress and director, adding a layer of cultural richness to the musical journey.

"Funnybird Song" and "A New Hymn" close the album on a reflective note, demonstrating Bley's skill in blending humor and reverence within her compositions. Throughout "Dinner Music," Carla Bley's distinctive voice shines, making this album a standout in the world of jazz.

This LP was released in 1986.

Tracks

Sing Me Softly Of The BluesCarla Bley
7:42
Dreams So RealCarla Bley
5:35
Ad InfinitumCarla Bley
5:52
Dining AloneCarla Bley
4:33
Song Sung LongCarla Bley
6:02
Ida LupinoCarla Bley
7:57
Funnybird SongCarla Bley
3:03
A New HymnCarla Bley
7:25

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Dinner Music
Artist: Carla Bley
LP release year: 1986
Album release date: 1 september 1977
Label: Supraphon
Available: No

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 48 min
Tracks: 8 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: Czechoslovakia
Genre: Free jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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Jazz Heals Depression
5 out of 5 stars
ticqevnbon4 January 2026United States🇺🇸
...you'll constantly find me wearing a wide grin as I enjoy this album. When it hit the shelves, I was just bouncing back from a month-long bout of depression, so this warm and witty flirtation with "mainstream jazz," packed with cleverness, was precisely what the doctor ordered. Carla Bley and Michael Mantler were like surrogate parents to me at the time, creating a link between modern jazz and deep literary works like those of Samuel Beckett, welcoming half the Soft Machine crew into the fold...
Bley's Early Jazz Gem
3 out of 5 stars
bugaQL_7 October 2024United States🇺🇸
This is a fantastic compilation of Carla Bley's early works, brought to life by a stellar lineup of studio musicians. Back in '87, I stumbled upon this at the library, having no idea what I was in for. The tunes are so catchy, they've stayed with me all these years. There's an amazingly beautiful Eric Gale guitar solo on "Dreams So Real", with some killer volume swells. Plus, the tuba and trombone parts in these arrangements are top-notch. That brass player is something else; they really bring a lot to this session. Over the following years, Bley would dive deeper into avant-garde jazz, developing her unique sound. Her music stands up there with Charlie Mingus. 3.5 stars. Great album.