''Sempre Amore'' is an album by Steve Lacy and

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released on the Italian

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label in 1987.Mal Waldron discography
accessed February 28, 2011 It features duo performances of tunes written by

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and

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Reception

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review by

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awarded the album 4 stars stating "Although adventurous in spots, their interpretations of such pieces as "Johnny Come Lately," "Prelude To A Kiss" and "Smada" are quite respectful and keep the strong melodies in mind. Recommended".Yanow, S
Allmusic Review
accessed March 8, 2011

Track listing

# "Johnny Come Lately" ( Strayhorn) - 6:40 # "Prelude To A Kiss" ( Ellington,

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) - 5:32 # "Star-Crossed Lovers" (Strayhorn, Ellington) - 4:30 # "To The Bitter" (Ellington) - 5:17 # "Azure" (Ellington, Mills) - 4:17 # "Sempre Amore" (Ellington) - 4:42 # "A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing" (Strayhorn) - 5:14 # "Smada" (Strayhorn, Ellington) - 7:02 :*Recorded February 17, 1986 at Barigozzi Studio, Milan

Personnel

* Steve Lacy - soprano saxophone *

- piano

References

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