Released 10 years ago
Andando el Tiempo
Carla Bley · 2016
47 min · 5 tracks · jazz
A fluid tapestry of complex rhythms and rich harmonies, weaving together jazz tradition with modern sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Andando el tiempo: Sin fin — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its expansive structure and intricate melodies that invite deep listening.
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Naked Bridges / Diving Brides — This piece stands out for its dynamic shifts and emotional depth, showcasing Bley's masterful orchestration and ability to blend various influences.
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Saints Alive! — Featuring a playful yet complex arrangement, this track captures Bley’s signature style of marrying whimsy with sophisticated musical language.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalBley's innovative compositions and arrangements create a rich listening experience that rewards repeat plays.
What we noticed
- The opening track sets a slow, contemplative mood that is maintained through the first three pieces before the tempo increases in 'Saints Alive!'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fluid rhythms that invite exploration
- rich harmonies for reflective moments
- immersive listening for focused attention
- long-form pieces with evolving narratives
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone short tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 6, 2016, Andando el Tiempo marked Carla Bley's return to the forefront of contemporary jazz after a decade of relative quiet. This album follows her previous work, 2007's Looking for America, and showcases her continued evolution as a composer and bandleader in the jazz scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul Bley· Sun Ra· Charles Mingus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Andando el tiempo: Sin fin 10:23
- 2 Andando el tiempo: Potación de Guaya 9:50
- 3 Andando el tiempo: Camino al volver 8:29
- 4 Saints Alive! 8:35
- 5 Naked Bridges / Diving Brides 10:05
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