Featured in Michael Fremer's Heavy Rotation in the October 2007 Issue of Stereophile! Pressed at Pallas in Germany!
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), Lacy made several recordings that displayed his love of Thelonious Monk's music plus his varied experiences. On this particular set, Lacy's soprano contrasts well with Charles Davis' baritone on three of the most difficult Monk tunes ("Introspection," "Played Twice" and "Criss Cross") plus two Cecil Taylor compositions and Charlie Parker's "Donna Lee."
Features:
180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl
Pressed at Pallas in Germany
Musicians:
Steve Lacy, soprano sax
Charles Davis, baritone sax
John Ore, bass
Roy Haynes, drums
Selections:
1. Louise
2. Introspection
3. Donna Lee
4. Played Twice
5. Air
6. Criss Cross
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), Lacy made several recordings that displayed his love of Thelonious Monk's music plus his varied experiences. On this particular set, Lacy's soprano contrasts well with Charles Davis' baritone on three of the most difficult Monk tunes ("Introspection," "Played Twice" and "Criss Cross") plus two Cecil Taylor compositions and Charlie Parker's "Donna Lee."
Features:
180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl
Pressed at Pallas in Germany
Musicians:
Steve Lacy, soprano sax
Charles Davis, baritone sax
John Ore, bass
Roy Haynes, drums
Selections:
1. Louise
2. Introspection
3. Donna Lee
4. Played Twice
5. Air
6. Criss Cross
