Carla Bley would appear to be the resident smart-aleck of the jazz world. In fact, she's a composer, arranger, and bandleader of considerable gifts and stature, and a new release by her is prima facie ...

Pianist Carla Bley's supple Lost Chords quartet is a bit like a group of longtime dance partners—the individuals move in sure step together, but leave each other ample freedom to move. The musical ...