Appearing Nightly
Carla Bley · 2008
53 min · 5 tracks · jazz
A whimsical blend of avant-garde jazz and storytelling, layered with playful instrumentation and rich harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Greasy Gravy — This track sets the tone with its playful arrangement and intricate interactions between instruments, exemplifying Bley's signature style.
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Awful Coffee — With its quirky rhythms and conversational melodies, this piece captures Bley's wit and ability to create vivid musical storytelling.
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Appearing Nightly at the Black Orchid: 40 On / 20 Off - Second Round - What Would You Like to Hear? - Last Call — This lengthy composition showcases Bley's masterful orchestration and improvisation, seamlessly blending diverse musical ideas into an engaging narrative experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling through sound
- patiently unfolding narrative arcs
- playful instrumentation for exploration
- engaging long-form listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Appearing Nightly marked Carla Bley’s return to the forefront of jazz after a series of collaborative projects. This album followed her 2004 work, Distant Hills, showcasing her distinctive compositional style and improvisational flair while continuing to explore themes of humor and social commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul Bley· Sun Ra· Charles Mingus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Greasy Gravy 8:50
- 2 Awful Coffee 6:11
- 3 Appearing Nightly at the Black Orchid: 40 On / 20 Off - Second Round - What Would You Like to Hear? - Last Call 25:23
- 4 Someone to Watch 5:56
- 5 I Hadn’t Anyone Till You 7:38
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