Name: The Straight Horn Of Steve Lacy
Brand: Steve Lacy

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2023-07-28

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CDCND32112

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Steve Lacy

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Candid

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Jazz

Steve Lacy is an LA-based singer/songwriter, musician, and producer. He gained recognition as the guitarist and backup vocalist for the neo-soul group The Internet. With his unique blend of soulful melodies and innovative production techniques, Steve has captivated audiences worldwide.

Born on May 23, 1998, Steve Lacy's musical journey began at a young age. His talent quickly caught the attention of industry heavyweights, leading him to collaborate with renowned artists such as Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. Through his collaborations and solo work, Steve has showcased his versatility as both a performer and producer.

With a distinct sound that fuses elements of R&B, funk, and jazz, Steve Lacy continues to push boundaries in the music industry. His captivating performances and thought-provoking lyrics have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Whether he's strumming his guitar or crafting intricate beats in the studio, Steve's passion for music shines through in every note.

Candid is an American jazz label from New York that was founded in late 1960. It started as a subsidiary of Cadence Records and released its first albums in January 1961. Led by Bob Altshuler and produced by Nat Hentoff, Candid issued about 30 LPs before coming to an end in late 1961.

However, nearly three decades later, Alan Bates, the owner of London-based Black Lion label, revived the name Candid Records. In 1989, he renamed his own label to Candid Records and began reissuing all the classic titles from the original Candid label.

Today, Candid is an independent and award-winning UK jazz label. It has gained recognition for its exceptional catalog of jazz music. Distributed by ZYX Music in Germany since 1995, Candid continues to bring forth outstanding jazz recordings to audiences worldwide.

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The "straight horn" referred to in the title of this superb album from 1961 is the soprano saxophone, and Lacy is recognised as one of the greatest to ever play the instrument, ranking alongside John Coltrane and Sidney Bechet Because of the difficulty involved in mastering it's pitch challenges, very few jazzmen concentrated on it. Lacy is widely considered the first "modern" musician to specialize on the instrument. Lacy had long and prolific career and a fascinating style trajectory. At sixteen he began playing Dixieland with the likes of Pee Wee Russell. In the mid 1950's he played free jazz with Cecil Taylor, and appeared with his groundbreaking quartet at the 1957 New Port Jazz Festival. He made a notable appearance on the 1959 Gil Evens, Great Jazz Standards album. Along the way, Lacy became obsessed with the music of Thelonious Monk, working with him several times including the 1963 Big Band and Quartet in Concert album, and devoted much of this life's work to the interpretation of Monk's materiel.

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