Social Studies is an album by American composer, bandleader and keyboardist Carla Bley, recorded in 1980 and released on the Watt/ECM label in 1981.ECM/WATT discography accessed August 25, 2016
Reception The AllMusic review by Alex Henderson stated: "Bley's risk-taking serves her quite well on Social Studies, an unorthodox and adventurous pearl that is as rewarding as it is cerebral".Henderson, A. [ AllMusic Review] accessed August 3, 2010 The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the album 3 stars, stating that "Social Studies shouldn't be missed: a bookish cover masks some wonderfully wry music".
Track listing All compositions by Carla Bley except where noted. "Reactionary Tango (In Three Parts)" (Carla Bley, Steve Swallow) - 12:54 "Copyright Royalties" - 6:45 "Útviklingssang" - 6:31 "Valse Sinistre" - 4:56 "Floater" - 5:56 "Walking Batteriewoman" - 4:24
Personnel Carla Bley - organ, piano Michael Mantler - trumpet Carlos Ward - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone Tony Dagradi - tenor saxophone, clarinet Joe Daley - euphonium Gary Valente - trombone Earl McIntyre - tuba Steve Swallow - bass guitar D. Sharpe - drums
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