The Door (Steve Lacy album)
The Door | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1989 | |||
Recorded | July 4–5, 1988 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 58:49 | |||
Label | RCA Novus | |||
Producer | Ed Michel | |||
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The Door is the second album by Steve Lacy to be released on the RCA Novus label. It was released in 1989 and features four of Lacy's compositions and one each by Monk, Bud Powell, Duke Ellington and George Handy performed by Lacy, Bobby Few, Steve Potts, , and Irene Aebi with Sam Woodyard guesting on one track recorded shortly before his death.[1][2]
Reception[]
In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "Overall this is a well-conceived and highly recommended set for Steve Lacy fans.".[3]
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [3] |
Track listing[]
- "The Door" - 7:26
- "Ugly Beauty" (Monk) - 7:48
- "Cliches" - 8:27
- "Forgetful" (Handy, Segal) - 7:21
- "Blinks" - 9:13
- "Coming Up" (Powell) - 4:43
- "The Breath" - 4:25
- "Virgin Jungle" (Ellington, Strayhorn) - 9:21
- All compositions by Steve Lacy except as indicated
- Recorded at Family Sound, Paris on July 4 and 5, 1988
Personnel[]
- Steve Lacy - soprano saxophone
- Bobby Few (1, 2, 4, 5 & 8) - piano
- Steve Potts (1, 2, 5 & 8) - alto and soprano saxophones
- (1-3, 5, 6 & 8) - bass, sanza on (3)
- (1, 2, 5-8) - drums
- Irene Aebi (8) - violin
- Sam Woodyard (8) - drums
References[]
- ^ Jazzlists: Steve Lacy discography accessed July 9, 2018
- ^ Steve Lacy discography accessed July 9, 2018
- ^ Jump up to: a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 4, 2011
Categories:
- 1989 albums
- Steve Lacy (saxophonist) albums