Songs is an album by soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy and poet Brion Gysin, which was recorded in Paris in 1981 and first released on the hat ART label as a double LP.[1][2][3] The album was rereleased on CD in 1990 with an additional track.[4]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[5]
All About Jazz[6]

All About Jazz said "Lacy and Gysin had worked together as far back as '69, and their rapport is evident here".[6]

Track listing

All compositions by Steve Lacy except where noted

  1. "Gay Paree Bop" – 9:25
  2. "Nowhere Street" – 11:45
  3. "Somebody Special" – 9:15
  4. "Luvzya" (Oliver Johnson) – 7:00
  5. "Keep the Chance" – 7:00
  6. "Permutations: Junk Is No Good Baby" – 1:45
  7. "Permutations: Kick That Habit Man" – 0:45
  8. "Permutations: I Don't Work You Dig" – 1:40
  9. "Blue Baboon" – 4:55
  10. "Nowhere Street 1" [Incomplete] – 9:18 Additional track on CD reissue

Personnel

  • Steve Lacy – soprano saxophone, voice
  • Brion Gysin – lyrics, voice (tracks 4 & 6-8)
  • Steve Potts – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
  • Bobby Few – piano
  • Irene Aebi – violin, voice
  • Jean-Jacques Avenel – bass
  • Oliver Johnson – drums

References

  1. ^ Jazzlists: Steve Lacy discography accessed July 12, 2018
  2. ^ Steve Lacy discography accessed July 12, 2018
  3. ^ Jazzlists: HatHut hatART discography: LPs accessed July 12, 2018
  4. ^ Discogs album entry accessed July 12, 2018
  5. ^ Steve Lacy: Songs – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
  6. ^ a b Sweeny, R. E. All About Jazz Review accessed July 12, 2018
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_(Steve_Lacy_and_Brion_Gysin_album)
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