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Steve Lacy - Blues For Aida. Solo at Egg Farm (1996) [2CD] {Egg Farm, Japan}
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© 1996 Egg Farm Japan | EF04
Jazz / Free Jazz / Saxophone

Recorded live at the Egg Farm, Saitama, on 10 September 1995. One of the great soprano saxophonists of all time (ranking up there with Sidney Bechet and John Coltrane), Steve Lacy's career was fascinating to watch develop. Lacy, who is considered the first "modern" musician to specialize on soprano (an instrument that was completely neglected during the bop era), began to turn toward avant-garde jazz in 1965. Lacy, who had been suffering with cancer for several years, passed away in June of 2004. His legacy continues to grow, however, as various live shows from throughout his career are issued.

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