Live! is a live album by American composer, bandleader and keyboardist Carla Bley recorded at the Great American Music Hall in 1981 and released on the Watt/ECM label in 1982.
Reception
Critical reaction to the album is generally positive but varies. The Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "Listeners looking for prime Carla Bley would do better to search out her earlier, far more adventurous and creative work". The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the album 3½ stars and stated: "Live! is a treat, representing one of the finest performances by her and Mantler on record".
Track listing
All compositions by Carla Bley. "Blunt Object" - 5:10 "The Lord Is Listenin' to Ya, Hallelujah!" - 7:24 "Time and Us" - 7:59 "Still in the Room" - 9:06 "Real Life Hits" - 4:26 "Song Sung Long" - 7:30
Personnel
Carla Bley - organ, glockenspiel, piano (track 3) Michael Mantler - trumpet Steve Slagle - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute Tony Dagradi - tenor saxophone Vincent Chancey - French horn Gary Valente - trombone Earl McIntyre - tuba, bass trombone Arturo O'Farrill - piano, organ (track 3) Steve Swallow - bass guitar D. Sharpe - drums