Live at Sweet Basil (Steve Lacy album) explained

Live at Sweet Basil
Type:Live album
Artist:Steve Lacy Sextet
Cover:Live at Sweet Basil (Steve Lacy album).jpg
Released:1992
Recorded:July 6–7, 1991
Venue:Sweet Basil, NYC
Genre:Jazz
Length:69:01
Label:RCA Novus
PD90647
Producer:John Snyder
Chronology:Steve Lacy
Prev Title:Remains
Prev Year:1991
Next Title:Spirit of Mingus
Next Year:1992

Live at Sweet Basil is a live album by saxophonist Steve Lacy's Sextet, which was recorded in New York in 1991 and first released on the RCA Novus label in 1992.[1] [2]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "This live set is an excellent example of the group's unique music performed live. The versions of Lacy's five scalar originals are each at least ten minutes long 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".

Track listing

All compositions by Steve Lacy with lyrics as noted

  1. "Prospectus" (words by Blaise Cendrars) – 10:48
  2. "The Bath" – 12:38
  3. "Morning Joy" (words by Bob Kaufman) – 16:11
  4. "The Wane" – 14:55
  5. "Blinks" – 14:29

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Steve_Lacy.htm Jazzlists: Steve Lacy discography
  2. http://nyds-discographies.com/lacy.htm Steve Lacy discography