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.Jazzlists: Steve Lacy discography accessed July 9, 2018Steve Lacy discography accessed July 9, 2018
Reception In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "Overall this is a well-conceived and highly recommended set for Steve Lacy fans.".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 4, 2011
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
All compositions by Steve Lacy except as indicated Recorded at Family Sound, Paris on July 4 and 5, 1988
Personnel Steve Lacy - soprano saxophone Bobby Few (1, 2, 4, 5 & 8) - piano Steve Potts (1, 2, 5 & 8) - alto and soprano saxophones Jean-Jacques Avenel (1-3, 5, 6 & 8) - bass, sanza on (3) Oliver Johnson (1, 2, 5-8) - drums Irene Aebi (8) - violin Sam Woodyard (8) - drums
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