01. "Avalon" 02. "Softly, As In a Morning Sunrise" 03. "I'm Coming Virginia" 04. "I Would Do Anything for You" 05. "Liza" 06. "How About You" 07. "You're Lucky to Me" 08. "Peg O' My Heart" 09. "As Long As I Live" 10. "My Old Flame" 11. "A Foggy Day" 12. "Let's Get Away from It All" 13. "I bid" 14. "Love Me or Leave Me" 15. "Footnote" 16. "Sunday" 17. "Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You" 18. "My Heart Is a Hobo" 19. "Out of Nowhere" 20. "Rosetta" 21. "Fidgety Feet" 22. "Potatoes" 23. "Let's Get Lost" 24. "These Are The Things I Love" 25. "Spain" 26. "Some of These Days" 27. "Young Lesley" 28. "It Could Happen To You" 29. "Lover Man" 30. "I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" 31. "You Stepped Out of a Dream" 32. "Once In a While" 33. "Strike Up the Band" 34. "Over the Rainbow" 35. "Perdido" 36. "Why Don't You Take Up the Piccolo?" 37. "Give Me the Simple Life" 38. "Indian Blanket"
Disc 01 01. "Avalon" 02. "Softly, As In a Morning Sunrise" 03. "I'm Coming Virginia" 04. "I Would Do Anything for You" 05. "Liza" 06. "How About You" 07. "You're Lucky to Me" 08. "Peg O' My Heart" 09. "As Long As I Live" 10. "My Old Flame" 11. "A Foggy Day" 12. "Let's Get Away from It All" 13. "I bid" 14. "Love Me or Leave Me" 15. "Footnote" 16. "Sunday" 17. "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You" 18. "My Heart Is a Hobo" 19. "Out of Nowhere" 20. "Rosetta" 21. "Fidgety Feet" 22. "Potatoes" 23. "Let's Get Lost" 24. "These Are the Things I Love" 25. "Spain" 26. "Some of These Days" 27. "Young Lesley" 28. "It Could Happen To You" 29. "Lover Man" 30. "I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart" 31. "You Stepped Out of a Dream" 32. "Once In a While" 33. "Strike Up the Band" 34. "Over the Rainbow" 35. "Perdido" 36. "Why Don't You Take Up the Piccolo?" 37. "Give Me the Simple Life" 38. "Indian Blanket"
Number of discs:
2
Extra-Infos:
W/ Dick Sutton, Rai Anderson, Mark Trail
Description:
Early Years 1954 - 1956 is an album by Steve Lacy, released in 2004. The album is a jazz 2-CD. - W/DICK SUTTON, RAI ANDERSON, MARK TRAIL
CD1: tracks 1 to 8 New York City, August 8, 1954. Tracks 9 to 16 New York, November 24, 1954.
CD2: tracks 1 to 10 New York City, February 1956. Tracks 11 to 15 New York City, April 13, 1956. Tracks 16 to 20 New York City, April 23, 1956. Tracks 21-22 New York City, June 13, 1956.
"Early Years 1954-1956" is a captivating CD compilation that traces the formative period of Steve Lacy, one of jazz?s most innovative soprano saxophonists. This collection showcases rare recordings from Lacy's early career, highlighting his evolution from traditional jazz roots to the avant-garde stylings that would later define his legacy. Listeners are treated to vibrant sessions featuring collaborations with notable contemporaries and an exploration of both classic standards and original compositions. The album provides invaluable insight into Lacy?s artistic development during a pivotal era in modern jazz history.
Steve Lacy (1934?2004) was renowned for pioneering the use of the soprano saxophone in modern jazz, pushing boundaries through collaborations with legends like Thelonious Monk and Cecil Taylor. Over his prolific career, he released numerous acclaimed albums and became known for his adventurous spirit and unique improvisational voice.
Fresh Sound Records, based in Spain, has established itself as a premier label dedicated to preserving historic jazz recordings and unearthing hidden gems from legendary artists. Their meticulous remastering process ensures high-quality sound while their curated releases offer listeners access to essential moments in music history.