''The Way'' is a live album by soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, which was recorded in Basel, Switzerland in 1979 and first released on the

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label in 1980 as a double LP.Jazzlists: Steve Lacy discography
accessed July 9, 2018 The album was rereleased as a double LP in 1985 and as a CD in 2000 with three additional tracks from the concert.

Reception

The

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review by Scott Yanow stated "the many strong solos by Lacy and the highly underrated altoist Potts makes this two-fer of interest for followers of advanced jazz. This was always a well-organized and highly original group". On All About Jazz Francis Lo Kee said "The great Steve Lacy, recently departed, made many records, but this one captures a great ensemble at the peak of its creative powers ... it's hard to believe that so much great music was played in one sitting". Clifford Allen observed "The playful, off-kilter melodies that Lacy has a penchant for, deceptively simple repetitions of phrase and eloquent austerity, belie a Buddhist wit, and the way in which Lacy plays with composition and improvisation as though they were riddles for one another fits right into the jazz musician's koan".Allen, C
All About Jazz Review 2
accessed July 9, 2018

Track listing

All compositions by Steve Lacy except where noted # "Stamps" – 5:46 Additional track on CD reissue # "Blinks" – 10:45 Additional track on CD reissue # "Troubles" – 9:59 Additional track on CD reissue # "Raps" – 11:31 # "Dreams" (Steve Lacy,

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) – 9:17 # "Existence" – 8:40 # "The Way" – 9:56 # "Bone" – 7:45 # "Name" – 12:57 # "The Breath" – 12:00 # "Life On Its Way" – 11:05 # "Swiss Duck" – 5:53

Personnel

* Steve Lacy – soprano saxophone, voice *

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– alto saxophone, soprano saxophone * Irene Aebi – cello, violin, voice * Kent Carter – bass *Oliver Johnson – drums

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Way, The Steve Lacy (saxophonist) live albums 1980 live albums Hathut Records live albums