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The Gap

Stuart Jefferson | San Diego,Ca | 05/29/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Approximately 38 min. Remastered. All compositions by Steve Lacy. This certainly has to be just about as "outside" as Lacy ever played. Known for following his own path in jazz,these compositions are thought out to the extent that certain cues would be played and the pitch of the music would change. Sometimes two solos would be played at once with a bit of open space between. Other times the music would be more "conventional" and are open to merely free playing. This music is subtle with "breathing"spaces between the notes and passages. This music was recorded in Paris in 1972 and that certainly has something to do with the sound of the group. Besides Lacy,there is Steve Potts-soprano sax,Irene Aebi-cello,Kent Carter-double bass and Noel McGhie-drums. This is music of it's place and time-Lacy admitting that Paris had an influence on the group. Like many musicians during this time,Lacy was searching for "something else". This is dense,challenging music. Music that could tire one out. But its a good kind of tired. If you know Lacy and his work-look for this. If you are unfamiliar with his take on jazz be prepared to take a long journey-and wonder about this music and the people who played it."