Jazz Articles about Steve Lacy Trio

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Steve Lacy Three: Steve Lacy Three: N.Y. Capers and Quirks

by Mike Neely
July 1, 2000

Steve Lacy’s long recording career has been one of uncommon consistency of thoughtful, risk taking jazz. Steve Lacy Three: N.Y. Capers & Quirks is a trio recording adding to this great soprano saxophonist’s body of work an excellent often “free jazz” performance recorded live in 1979.

Still in his early twenties, Lacy was recognized as a featured soloist on a classic recording of the Gil Evans Orchestra in 1957 ( Gil Evans & Ten ). Over the years, Lacy has ...

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Steve Lacy Three: N.Y. Capers & Quirks

by Glenn Astarita
April 1, 2000

Recorded in 1979, N.Y. Capers & Quirks finds soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy teaming with drummer Dennis Charles who had previously worked with Lacy during stints in Cecil Taylor’s group and the Gil Evans’ Orchestra. Sadly, Dennis Charles passed away in 1998 while the bassist on this date; Ronnie Boykins, died only four months after these live performances took place.

With this new release, the “Steve Lacy Three” provides the modern jazz public with yet another important glimpse of the soprano ...

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Steve Lacy Trio: The Rent

by Glenn Astarita
July 1, 1999

At 65 years young, Steve Lacy continues to build upon his vast recorded legacy with boundless creative spirit and full-fledged determination while his contributions to modern jazz are well documented and legendary. On The Rent Lacy along with long time musical associates, bassist Jean-Jacques Avenel (b) and drummer John Betsch explore the Trio format within the acoustically lush and sonorous “Old Church in Portland”. Here, Lacy and co. perform with grace and aplomb! The audience reaction is kept intact which ...