Steve Lacy - The Straight Horn of Steve Lacy (Mono)
Steve Lacy (soprano), Charles Davis (baritone saxophone), John Ore (bass), Roy Haynes (drums)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Mono
Studio
Record Press : Pallas
Label : Pure Pleasure Records
Original Label : Candid
Tracks :
2. Introspection
3. Donna Lee
2. Air
3. 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 (they are backed by bassist John Ore and drummer Roy Haynes) 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." » AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow