Carla Bley and Paul Haines’ Escalator Over The Hill (1971) is a sprawling avant-garde jazz opera, blending free improvisation, rock, Indian influences, and spoken word across three LPs. Featuring an all-star lineup including Don Cherry, Gato Barbieri, and Jack Bruce, it’s one of the most ambitious experimental works of the 20th century. This 3-LP set is graded EX/EX/EX, a strong second-hand copy of a highly sought-after milestone.
