armadillo world headquarters, austin texas march 27 1978

• Excellent performance live from the Armadillo World Headquarters
• Includes the entire WBUR 90.9 FM radio Broadcast
• Digitally remastered for greatly enhanced sound quality
• Background liners

Carla Bley, live at the Armadillo World Headquarters, Austin, Texas on March 27th 1978.

As a founder and leading light of the Jazz Composers’ Orchestra, as well as being a superb keyboardist, Carla Bley was at the cutting-edge of American jazz in the 1970s. Originally broadcast on WBUR 90.9 FM, this remarkable performance is a vital document of her band on its first North American tour, and features renowned players such as Mike Mantler and Gary Windo. It’s presented here together with background notes and images.

Track Listing:

• Radio Introduction
• 440
• Isle Of Pene
• Jesus Maria & Other Spanish Strains
• Drinking Music
• Encore (Unknown Title)