Carla Bley [Carla Borg]

Carla Bley, born Carla Borg on May 11, 1938, in Oakland, California, is an American musician known for her work in jazz. She is recognized as a composer, pianist, and bandleader. Bley gained prominence for her innovative contributions to jazz composition and her involvement in projects such as Escalator Over the Hill, a notable jazz opera. Her career spans several decades, during which she has been influential in avant-garde and experimental jazz circles.