Live at Sweet Basil (Steve Lacy album)

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
Live album by
Steve Lacy Sextet
Released1992
RecordedJuly 6–7, 1991
VenueSweet Basil, NYC
GenreJazz
Length69:01
LabelRCA Novus
PD90647
ProducerJohn Snyder
Steve Lacy chronology
Remains
(1991)
Live at Sweet Basil
(1992)
Spirit of Mingus
(1992)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

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All compositions by Steve Lacy with lyrics as noted

  1. "Prospectus" (words by Blaise Cendrars) – 10:48
  2. "The Bath" – 12:38
  3. "Morning Joy" (words by Bob Kaufman) – 16:11
  4. "The Wane" – 14:55
  5. "Blinks" – 14:29

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Jazzlists: Steve Lacy discography accessed July 11, 2018
  2. ^ Steve Lacy discography accessed July 11, 2018
  3. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Steve Lacy Sextet: Live at Sweet Basil – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 13, 2018.