The Way is a live album by soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, which was recorded in Basel, Switzerland in 1979 and first released on the HatHut label in 1980 as a double LP.[1][2][3] The album was rereleased as a double LP in 1985 and as a CD in 2000 with three additional tracks from the concert.[4]
The Way | ||||
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Live album by | ||||
Released | 1980 | |||
Recorded | January 23, 1979 | |||
Venue | Stadttheater Basel, Switzerland | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 115:28 CD reissue with additional tracks | |||
Label | HatHut hat Hut THREE (2R3) | |||
Producer | Werner X. Uehlinger | |||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [5] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [6] |
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "the many strong solos by Lacy and the highly underrated altoist Potts makes this two-fer of interest for followers of advanced jazz. This was always a well-organized and highly original group".[5] On All About Jazz Francis Lo Kee said "The great Steve Lacy, recently departed, made many records, but this one captures a great ensemble at the peak of its creative powers ... it's hard to believe that so much great music was played in one sitting".[7] Clifford Allen observed "The playful, off-kilter melodies that Lacy has a penchant for, deceptively simple repetitions of phrase and eloquent austerity, belie a Buddhist wit, and the way in which Lacy plays with composition and improvisation as though they were riddles for one another fits right into the jazz musician's koan".[8]
All compositions by Steve Lacy except where noted