Social Studies (Carla Bley album)

Social Studies is an album by American composer, bandleader and keyboardist Carla Bley, recorded in 1980 and released on the Watt/ECM label in 1981.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Alex Henderson stated: "Bley's risk-taking serves her quite well on Social Studies, an unorthodox and adventurous pearl that is as rewarding as it is cerebral". The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the album 3 stars, stating that "Social Studies shouldn't be missed: a bookish cover masks some wonderfully wry music".

Track listing

All compositions by Carla Bley except where noted.

1. "Reactionary Tango (In Three Parts)" (Carla Bley, Steve Swallow) - 12:54
2. "Copyright Royalties" - 6:45
3. "Útviklingssang" - 6:31
4. "Valse Sinistre" - 4:56
5. "Floater" - 5:56
6. "Walking Batteriewoman" - 4:24

Personnel

• Carla Bley - organ, piano
• Michael Mantler - trumpet
• Carlos Ward - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Tony Dagradi - tenor saxophone, clarinet
• Joe Daley - euphonium
• Gary Valente - trombone
• Earl McIntyre - tuba
• Steve Swallow - bass guitar
• D. Sharpe - drums

References