Steve Lacy - Complete Whitley.. on CD

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Lacy propelled the instrument from classic Dixieland romps to the cutting edge of avantgarde jazz and back again. He is also one of a handful of saxophonists to truly master the soprano and to establish a unique voice on the instrument, along with Bechet, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter and Dave Liebman. This particular release features two rare 1956 sessions of Steve Lacy during the early stages of his legendary career. The dates comprise the inimitable saxophonist s complete discography with bassist Whitey Mitchell and tenor horn innovator Tom Stewart. While Lacy s later career is well documented, it is rare to fi nd such an outstanding recording from his earlier days. An exceptional release that showcases the development of one of jazz s fi nest soprano saxophonists. The San Francisco Chronicle