Live! (Carla Bley album)

Live! is a live album by American composer, bandleader and keyboardist Carla Bley recorded at the Great American Music Hall in 1981 and released on the Watt/ECM label in 1982.

Reception
Critical reaction to the album is generally positive but varies. The Allmusic review by Brian Olewnick awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "Listeners looking for prime Carla Bley would do better to search out her earlier, far more adventurous and creative work". The Penguin Guide to Jazz awarded the album 3½ stars and stated: "Live! is a treat, representing one of the finest performances by her and Mantler on record".

Track listing
All compositions by Carla Bley.
 * 1) "Blunt Object" - 5:10
 * 2) "The Lord Is Listenin' to Ya, Hallelujah!" - 7:24
 * 3) "Time and Us" - 7:59
 * 4) "Still in the Room" - 9:06
 * 5) "Real Life Hits" - 4:26
 * 6) "Song Sung Long" - 7:30

Personnel

 * Carla Bley - organ, glockenspiel, piano (track 3)
 * Michael Mantler - trumpet
 * Steve Slagle - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
 * Tony Dagradi - tenor saxophone
 * Vincent Chancey - French horn
 * Gary Valente - trombone
 * Earl McIntyre - tuba, bass trombone
 * Arturo O'Farrill - piano, organ (track 3)
 * Steve Swallow - bass guitar
 * D. Sharpe - drums