European Tour 1977
# European Tour 1977

European Tour 1977 is an album by American composer, bandleader and keyboardist Carla Bley. Recorded in 1977 in Munich, Germany, it was released on the Watt/ECM label in 1978.

## Reception

Scott Yanow of AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "One of Carla Bley's most rewarding recordings... unusual, somewhat innovative and always fun music." The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the album three stars.

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| Christgau's Record Guide | A− |
| Penguin Guide to Jazz | |

## Track listing

All compositions by Carla Bley

* "Rose and Sad Song" - 11:11
* "Wrong Key Donkey" - 7:52
* "Drinking Music" - 4:26
* "Spangled Banner Minor and Other Patriotic Songs" (Including Flags, And Now The Queen, King Korn And The New National Anthem) - 19:17

## Personnel

* Carla Bley – organ, tenor saxophone
* Michael Mantler - trumpet
* Elton Dean – alto saxophone
* Gary Windo – tenor saxophone
* John Clark – french horn, guitar
* Roswell Rudd – trombone
* Bob Stewart – tuba
* Terry Adams – piano
* Hugh Hopper – bass guitar, bass drum
* Andrew Cyrille – drums
