Carla Bley

"Old Man Dancing"

I have used my Jazz Coalition grant in the writing (and re-writing) of Blue Palestine, a piece premiered by the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra led by Arturo O’Farrill, in virtual performance. (I should add that the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra also provided financial support for this project.) Blue Palestine is a half-hour piece dedicated to the people of Palestine, and to their ongoing struggle.

Chet Doxas - Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone
Carla Bley - Piano
Karen Mantler - Synthesizer
Steve Swallow - Bass