Released 1990 Length 57:42 Morning Joy(1990) Anthem(1990) Release date 1990 | Recorded June 27–28, 1989 Label Arista/Novus Artist Steve Lacy | |
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Anthem(1990) Rushes 10 Songs from Russia(1990) Similar Mal Waldron with the S, Live at Dreher - Paris 1981, The Straight Horn of St, Hot House, More Monk | ||
Steve lacy number one
Anthem is an album by Steve Lacy released on the Arista Novus label in 1990. It features five of Lacy's compositions (and one by Jean-Jacques Avenel) with texts by Osip Mandelstam and Mary Frazee performed by Lacy, Bobby Few, Steve Potts, Jean-Jacques Avenel, John Betsh, Sam Kelly, Glenn Ferris, La Velle and Irene Aebi.
Contents
Steve lacy prelude and anthem
Reception
The Allmusic review by Stephen Cook awarded the album 4.5 stars stating "With more composition and performance highlights than most jazz albums ever muster, Anthem is essential listening for Lacy fans and all other adventurous listeners out there.".
Track listing
- "Number One" - 9:01
- "Prayer" - 9:21
- "J. J.'s Jam" (Avenel) - 6:53
- "Prelude And Anthem" (text by Osip Mandelstam) - 15:48
- "The Mantle" (text by Mary Frazee) - 9:22
- "The Rent" - 7:17
Personnel
References
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