Artist: The Steve Lacy Sextet
Album: Live at Sweet Basil
Genre: Free Jazz, Post-Bop
Label: Novus
Released: 1992
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue)
Tracklist:
- Prospectus (Lacy-Cendrars) - 11:08
- The Bath (Lacy) - 12:38
- Morning Joy (Lacy-Kaufman) - 16:31
- The Wane (Lacy) - 15:11
- Blinks (Lacy) - 14:31
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- Personnel:
- Steve Lacy - soprano saxophone
- Steve Potts - soprano saxophone, alto saxophone
- Irene Aebi - vocals, violin
- Bobby Few - piano
- Jean-Jacques Avenel - bass
- John Betsch - drums
The Steve Lacy Sextet (comprised of the leader on soprano, Steve Potts doubling on alto and soprano, Irene Aebi playing violin and singing, pianist Bobby Few, bassist Jean-Jacques Avenel, and drummer John Betsch) had a rare opportunity to appear on a major American label in the early '90s. This live set is an excellent example of the group's unique music performed live. The versions of Lacy's five scalar originals ("Prospectus," "The Bath," "Morning Joy," "The Wane," and "Blinks") are each at least ten minutes long ("Morning Joy" clocks in over 16) and find the musicians playing with enthusiasm and consistent creativity. Their relaxed but adventurous solo and ensemble work make this a set worth several listens.
Review by Scott Yanow