Carla Bley
1/3. The American composer and musician Carla Bley has been one of the most distinctive voices in jazz through the second half of the 20th and into the 21st century. For 40 years her music has moved through different styles and different ensembles, from duos to big band, and from free jazz in the 60s to her unique blend of improvisation and composition. She talks to
John Fordham , who is joined in this three-part series by musical friends and colleagues John Cumming , Andy Sheppard , Steve Swallow , and Lew Soloff. Produced by Richard Bannerman