Carla Bley
1936
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Quotes
Biography
Carla Bley is an American jazz composer, pianist, organist, and bandleader. She is known for her innovative and eclectic approach to jazz music, blending elements of avant-garde, free jazz, and traditional jazz styles. Bley has been a prolific composer, creating numerous compositions for small ensembles and big bands. Over the course of her career, she has collaborated with many renowned jazz musicians and ensembles, leaving a lasting impact on the jazz music scene.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Writing music is a lot freer than writing words.
2
I never try to make a record to get on the radio, because that would seem to me the most artistically corrupt thing you could possibly do.
3
The only love affair I have ever had was with music.
4
Music is about feelings, not necessarily happiness or sadness, but feelings in general.
5
It takes a pretty good doctor to remove what Carla Bley put in.