Sempre Amore
Sempre Amore | ||||
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Studio album by Steve Lacy & Mal Waldron | ||||
Released | 1987 | |||
Recorded | February 17, 1986 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 43:14 | |||
Label | Soul Note | |||
Producer | Giovanni Bonandrini | |||
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Sempre Amore is an album by Steve Lacy and Mal Waldron released on the Italian Soul Note label in 1987.[1] It features duo performances of tunes written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.
Reception[]
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "Although adventurous in spots, their interpretations of such pieces as "Johnny Come Lately," "Prelude To A Kiss" and "Smada" are quite respectful and keep the strong melodies in mind. Recommended".[2]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [2] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
Track listing[]
- "Johnny Come Lately" (Strayhorn) - 6:40
- "Prelude To A Kiss" (Ellington, Gordon, Mills) - 5:32
- "Star-Crossed Lovers" (Strayhorn, Ellington) - 4:30
- "To The Bitter" (Ellington) - 5:17
- "Azure" (Ellington, Mills) - 4:17
- "Sempre Amore" (Ellington) - 4:42
- "A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing" (Strayhorn) - 5:14
- "Smada" (Strayhorn, Ellington) - 7:02
- Recorded February 17, 1986 at Barigozzi Studio, Milan
Personnel[]
- Steve Lacy - soprano saxophone
- Mal Waldron - piano
References[]
- ^ Mal Waldron discography accessed February 28, 2011
- ^ Jump up to: a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 8, 2011
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008) The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th edition). Penguin. p. 857
Categories:
- 1987 albums
- Steve Lacy (saxophonist) albums
- Mal Waldron albums
- Black Saint/Soul Note albums