Released 1989 Length 58:49 The Door(1988) Morning Joy(1990) Release date 1989 | Recorded July 4–5, 1988 Producer Ed Michel Artist Steve Lacy Label Novus | |
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The Door is the second album by Steve Lacy to be released on the RCA Novus label. It was released in 1989 and features four of Lacy's compositions and one each by Monk, Bud Powell, Duke Ellington and George Handy performed by Lacy, Bobby Few, Steve Potts, Jean-Jacques Avenel, Oliver Johnson and Irene Aebi with Sam Woodyard guesting on one track recorded shortly before his death.
Contents
Reception
In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "Overall this is a well-conceived and highly recommended set for Steve Lacy fans.".
Track listing
- "The Door" - 7:26
- "Ugly Beauty" (Monk) - 7:48
- "Cliches" - 8:27
- "Forgetful" (Handy, Segal) - 7:21
- "Blinks" - 9:13
- "Coming Up" (Powell) - 4:43
- "The Breath" - 4:25
- "Virgin Jungle" (Ellington, Strayhorn) - 9:21
Personnel
Songs
1The Door7:30
2Ugly Beauty7:51
3Cliches8:31
References
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