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]
| Live at Sweet Basil | ||||
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| Live album by Steve Lacy Sextet | ||||
| Released | 1992 | |||
| Recorded | July 6–7, 1991 | |||
| Venue | Sweet Basil, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 69:01 | |||
| Label | RCA Novus PD90647 | |||
| Producer | John Snyder | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
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".[3]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Steve Lacy with lyrics as noted
- "Prospectus" (words by Blaise Cendrars) – 10:48
- "The Bath" – 12:38
- "Morning Joy" (words by Bob Kaufman) – 16:11
- "The Wane" – 14:55
- "Blinks" – 14:29
Personnel
edit- Steve Lacy – soprano saxophone
- Steve Potts – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
- Bobby Few – piano
- Irene Aebi – violin, voice
- Jean-Jacques Avenel – bass
- John Betsch – drums
References
edit- ^ Jazzlists: Steve Lacy discography accessed July 11, 2018
- ^ Steve Lacy discography accessed July 11, 2018
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Steve Lacy Sextet: Live at Sweet Basil – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 13, 2018.