“When you have 13 horns, and one is soloing, you have 12 people to play the richest, fullest chord you could ever imagine behind that solo.” PeoplePlayBehindsImagineSoloChordsHornsHorny Author:Carla Bley
“I got started when I was 3 years old because my father was a music teacher and my lessons were free. Instead of learning to walk, you learn to play the piano.” YearsPlayFatherWalksTeacherLessonsPianoMusic Teacher Author:Carla Bley
“I just got to hear every note. After I left Birdland, I started working at the Jazz Gallery. In the end, I still couldn't play, but I knew how to listen. I was probably the world's best listener.” WorldStillsEndsPlayLeftJazzNotesListenersGallery Author:Carla Bley