The Door (Steve Lacy album) explained

The Door
Type:	studio
Artist:	Steve Lacy
Cover:	The Door (Steve Lacy album).jpg
Released:	1989
Recorded:	July 4–5, 1988
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	58:49
Label:	RCA Novus
Producer:	Ed Michel
Prev Title:	Paris Blues
Prev Year:	1987
Next Title:	Morning Joy
Next Year:	1990

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, Jean-Jacques Avenel, Oliver Johnson 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]

Track listing

1. "The Door" - 7:26
2. "Ugly Beauty" (Monk) - 7:48
3. "Cliches" - 8:27
4. "Forgetful" (Handy, Segal) - 7:21
5. "Blinks" - 9:13
6. "Coming Up" (Powell) - 4:43
7. "The Breath" - 4:25
8. "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
• Jean-Jacques Avenel (1-3, 5, 6 & 8) - bass, sanza on (3)
• Oliver Johnson (1, 2, 5-8) - drums
• Irene Aebi (8) - violin
• Sam Woodyard (8) - drums

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
3. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 4, 2011