One of the real voices on soprano saxophone, Zoot Sims is perhaps the most swinging saxophonist ever. His soprano sound is rich and full of life. The stories about him playing endless sessions with not a sign of fatigue or … Read More
A fantastic, swinging, straight-ahead soprano solo from Steve Lacy at age 24. The great Gil Evans selected Steve to play lead on this award winning album from 1957. The solo is amazing for its rhythmic sophistication and pure beauty, and … Read More
Steve Lacy’s soprano solo on Monk’s FOUR IN ONE. This is from REFLECTIONS, all Monk compositions, with Elvin Jones, Mal Waldron and Buell Neidlinger. Recorded in 1958, when Steve was 24 years old. Great swinging lines with great harmonic sophistication. … Read More