Carla (album)
# Carla (album)

Carla is an album by the bassist Steve Swallow, released on the Xtra Watt label in 1987.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

AllMusic's review by Scott Yanow states: "The post-bop music is reasonably unpredictable and, although not essential, holds one's interest".

## Track listing

All compositions by Steve Swallow.

* "Deep Trouble" - 6:09
* "Crab Alley" - 3:46
* "Fred and Ethel" - 4:55
* "Read My Lips" - 4:53
* "Afterglow" - 6:01
* "Hold It Against Me" - 5:37
* "Count the Ways" - 3:48
* "Last Night" - 5:42

## Personnel

* Steve Swallow - bass guitar, keyboards
* Larry Willis - piano
* Carla Bley - organ, additional keyboards
* Hiram Bullock - guitar
* Victor Lewis - drums
* Don Alias - percussion
* Ida Kavafian - violin
* Ikwhan Bae - viola
* Fred Sherry - cello
