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Steve Lacy

Steve Lacy
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Steve Lacy (July 23, 1934 — June 4, 2004) was an American saxophonist and composer. He is considered one of the most important players of the soprano sax, and his compositions are often covered by other artists. After starting his career in traditional jazz, he moved into the avant-garde in the mid-50s, working with Cecil Taylor, Gil Evans, and Thelonious Monk.

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Ideal Bread — Beating the Teens: Songs of Steve Lacy Ideal Bread — Beating the Teens: Songs of Steve Lacy
(Cuneiform Rune 386-387, 2014, 2CD)
Ideal Bread — Transmit: Vol. 2 of the Music of Steve Lacy Ideal Bread — Transmit: Vol. 2 of the Music of Steve Lacy
(Cuneiform Rune 296, 2010, CD)
Rova Saxophone Quartet — Plays Lacy: Favorite Street Rova Saxophone Quartet — Plays Lacy: Favorite Street
(Black Saint BSR 0076, 1984, CD / LP)
Steve Lacy — Straws Steve Lacy — Straws
(Cramps Records CRSCD 066, 1977/1997, CD)
Carla Bley / Mike Mantler / Steve Lacy — Jazz Realities Carla Bley / Mike Mantler / Steve Lacy — Jazz Realities
(Fontana 881 010 ZY, 1966, LP)
 

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