Social Studies (Carla Bley album)

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.

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". 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.
 * 1) "Reactionary Tango (In Three Parts)" (Carla Bley, Steve Swallow) - 12:54
 * 2) "Copyright Royalties" - 6:45
 * 3) "Útviklingssang" - 6:31
 * 4) "Valse Sinistre" - 4:56
 * 5) "Floater" - 5:56
 * 6) "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