How old was Carla Bley?

Carla Bley died on October 17, 2023 at the age of 87.

When is Carla Bley's birthday?

Carla Bley was born on May 11, 1936.

Where was Carla Bley born?

Carla Bley was born in Oakland.

What is Carla Bley's zodiac sign?

Carla Bley's zodiac sign is Taurus.

What is Carla Bley's nationality?

Carla Bley is a citizen of United States.

What does Carla Bley do?

Carla Bley is known as composer, conductor, jazz pianist, record producer.

Who has Carla Bley been married to?

According to Wikidata, Carla Bley's spouses include Paul Bley, Michael Mantler, Steve Swallow.

How many children did Carla Bley have?

Wikidata lists 1 child of Carla Bley.

Carla Bley

American jazz composer (1936–2023)

Died aged 87TaurusUnited States

Biography

Carla Bley (born Lovella May Borg; May 11, 1936 – October 17, 2023) was an American jazz composer, pianist, organist, and bandleader. An important figure in the free jazz movement of the 1960s, she gained acclaim for her jazz opera Escalator over the Hill (released as a triple LP set), as well as a book of compositions that have been performed by many other artists, including Gary Burton, Jimmy Giuffre, George Russell, Art Farmer, Robert Wyatt, John Scofield, and her ex-husband Paul Bley. She was a pioneer in the development of independent artist-owned record labels, and recorded over two dozen albums between 1966 and 2019.

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Career highlights

Genres

jazz

Instruments

Hammond organ
piano

Family

Spouse(s): Paul Bley Michael Mantler Steve Swallow
Children: Karen Mantler

Awards & honours (3)

Guggenheim Fellowship
NEA Jazz Masters
honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse-II

Quick answers about Carla Bley

How old was Carla Bley?: Carla Bley died on October 17, 2023 at the age of 87.
When is Carla Bley's birthday?: Carla Bley was born on May 11, 1936.
Where was Carla Bley born?: Carla Bley was born in Oakland.
What is Carla Bley's zodiac sign?: Carla Bley's zodiac sign is Taurus.
What is Carla Bley's nationality?: Carla Bley is a citizen of United States.
What does Carla Bley do?: Carla Bley is known as composer, conductor, jazz pianist, record producer.
Who has Carla Bley been married to?: According to Wikidata, Carla Bley's spouses include Paul Bley, Michael Mantler, Steve Swallow.
How many children did Carla Bley have?: Wikidata lists 1 child of Carla Bley.