''Clinkers'' is a live solo album by soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy which was released on the

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label in 1978.Jazzlists: Steve Lacy discography
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Reception

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review by Steve Loewy stated "If anyone ever wonders what the hoopla was in the 1970s about Steve Lacy's solo performances, he or she needs look no further than this album ... Lacy is perfectly splendorous, with solos that rival his best on disc. The saxophonist is alone and his playing is terrific, with each piece a mini-masterpiece. ... The perfect intonation, symmetrical melodies, and warped interpretations lead to altered expectations, as Lacy winds his way across terrain uniquely his own. One of the few instrumentalists who can sustain a solo performance for seemingly indefinite periods, the saxophonist's cool and restrained yet radical style is fully displayed without a moment's lapse". On All About Jazz, Robert Spencer wrote "Lacy's music always has a strong coherence and grasp of continuity. One thing follows from another, audibly so. It isn't any different with ''Clinkers''. These tracks may take a little more time to come to grips with than the accessible trio music Lacy's been making lately, but it's well worth the effort: like all of this master's music, these tracks are emotionally rich and noble, full of possibilities noted and realized. Highly recommended".Spencer, R
All About Jazz Review
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Track listing

All compositions by Steve Lacy # "Trickles" – 10:04 # "Duck" – 7:02 # "Coastline" – 7:56 # "Microworlds" – 7:18 # "Clinkers" – 11:58

Personnel

* Steve Lacy – soprano saxophone

References

{{Steve Lacy Steve Lacy (saxophonist) live albums 1978 live albums Hathut Records live albums Jazz albums by American artists