Carla Bley live in Sochaux

Experience Carla Bley live on December 11th

Carla Bley will perform at La MALS (Maison des Arts et de la Musique) in Sochaux, France on December 11, 2026. Bley is a highly influential American composer, pianist, and bandleader whose work defies easy categorization. Her music blends elements of jazz, contemporary classical music, free improvisation, and avant-garde theatre. Often large-scale and conceptually ambitious, her compositions frequently incorporate spoken word, diverse instrumentation, and extended forms. She is known for groundbreaking works like “Escalator over the Hill” and “Dinner Music,” pushing boundaries within jazz composition since the 1960s.

La MALS is a renowned concert hall located in Sochaux, France, specifically designed for musical performance and artistic expression. Inaugurated in 2018, it's part of a broader cultural initiative aimed at revitalizing the industrial town of Sochaux – historically associated with the Peugeot automotive company – through arts and culture. The venue boasts exceptional acoustics and a flexible design allowing for a wide range of performances; from solo recitals to large orchestral ensembles.