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]
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | January 28–29, 1981 in Paris | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 63:42 CD reissue with additional track | |||
| Label | hat ART hat ART 1985/86 | |||
| Producer | Pia Uehlinger, Werner X. Uehlinger | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| 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
editAll compositions by Steve Lacy except where noted
- "Gay Paree Bop" – 9:25
- "Nowhere Street" – 11:45
- "Somebody Special" – 9:15
- "Luvzya" (Oliver Johnson) – 7:00
- "Keep the Chance" – 7:00
- "Permutations: Junk Is No Good Baby" – 1:45
- "Permutations: Kick That Habit Man" – 0:45
- "Permutations: I Don't Work You Dig" – 1:40
- "Blue Baboon" – 4:55
- "Nowhere Street 1" [Incomplete] – 9:18 Additional track on CD reissue
Personnel
edit- 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
edit- ^ Jazzlists: Steve Lacy discography accessed July 12, 2018
- ^ Steve Lacy discography accessed July 12, 2018
- ^ Jazzlists: HatHut hatART discography: LPs accessed July 12, 2018
- ^ Discogs album entry accessed July 12, 2018
- ^ Steve Lacy: Songs – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ a b Sweeny, R. E. All About Jazz Review accessed July 12, 2018