The Gleam Explained

The Gleam
Type:	studio
Artist:	Steve Lacy Sextet
Cover:	The Gleam.jpg
Released:	1987
Recorded:	July 16–18, 1986
Studio:	Sound Ideas Studio, NYC
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	58:00
Label:	Silkheart (SHLP 102)
Producer:	Steve Lacy
Chronology:	Steve Lacy
Prev Title:	One Fell Swoop
Prev Year:	1986
Next Title:	Flim-Flam
Next Year:	1986

The Gleam is an album by saxophonist Steve Lacy's Sextet, recorded in 1986 and released on the Swedish Silkheart label.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Reception

The Penguin Guide to Jazz stated that "it's another perfectly acceptable quartet performance for enthusiasts, and the two takes of 'Napping' provide much to think about"^[4] In his review on AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated: "This Silkheart release has one of the finest all-around recordings by Steve Lacy's Sextet ... all five compositions are Lacy originals. Overall, this set gives listeners a particularly strong example of the work of the innovative Steve Lacy Sextet.".

Track listing

All compositions by Steve Lacy

1. "Gay Paree Bop" – 9:04
2. "Napping" – 8:58
3. "The Gleam" – 7:41
4. "As Usual" – 12:03
5. "Keepsake" – 10:22
6. "Napping" [Take 2] – 10:28 Bonus track on CD

Personnel

• Steve Lacy – soprano saxophone
• Steve Potts – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Bobby Few – piano
• Irene Aebi – violin, vocals
• Jean-Jacques Avenel – double bass
• Oliver Johnson – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.silkheart.se/release.php?catno=102 Silkheart Records catalog
2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Silkheart.htm Jazzlists: Silkheart records discography
3. http://nyds-discographies.com/lacy.htm Discography of Steve Lacy
4. Book: Cook, Richard. Richard Cook (journalist). Brian Morton . Brian Morton (Scottish writer) . The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD. 3rd. The Penguin Guide to Jazz. 1996. Penguin. London. 014051368X. 780–781.