This 2016 compilation collects some of Steve Lacy's 1950s recordings for the RCA Victor label. It features his explorations in the cool jazz and bebop idioms.
- The album was released on June 21, 2016, by AVID Entertainment. It compiles recordings from the mid-1950s, including sessions from 1954 and 1955. The tracks showcase Lacy's distinctive saxophone playing and his work with various ensembles.
- The compilation falls under the genres of bebop, cool jazz, and jazz. These styles were central to Lacy's output during the period represented by these recordings.
- AVID Entertainment is known for reissuing historical jazz recordings. This release provides a concentrated look at a specific period of Steve Lacy's early career.
Steve Lacy was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He was a prominent figure in the post-bense era of jazz and recorded prolifically as a leader and sideman.
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