Live! (Carla Bley album)
# Live! (Carla Bley album)

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".

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| Penguin Guide to Jazz | |
| Tom Hull | A− |

## 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
