STEVE LACY - THE STRAIGHT HORN OF STEVE LACY (180g IMPORT LP)

Some of soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy's most interesting recordings are his earliest ones. After spending periods of time playing with Dixieland groups and then with Cecil Taylor (which was quite a jump), Steve Lacy made several recordings that displayed his love of Thelonious Monk's music plus his varied experiences. On this particular set, Steve Lacy's soprano contrasts well with Charles Davis' baritone on three of the most difficult Thelonious Monk tunes ('Introspection,' 'Played Twice' and 'Criss Cross') plus two Cecil Taylor compositions and Charlie Parker's 'Donna Lee.'

Steve Lacy The Straight Horn Of Steve Lacy Track Listing

1. Louise 
2. Introspection 
3. Donna Lee 
4. Played Twice 
5. Air 
6. Criss Cross