''We See'', subtitled ''Thelonious Monk Songbook'', is a live album by soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy, which was recorded in Switzerland in 1992 and first released on the hat ART label in 1993.Jazzlists: Steve Lacy discography
accessed July 13, 2018 The album was rereleased in 2002 with an additional track from the concert.

Reception

The

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review by Glenn Astarita stated "Essentially, this a relatively straightforward set consisting of moderate to up-tempo swing vamps, accelerated by the saxophonist's gleaming choruses and Monk-like permutations. Lacy and associates perform these works with a deeply personalized and undeniably buoyant demeanor. ... this effort shines forth with the qualities that might parallel the birth of a sun-drenched summer's day".

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's John Eyles called it "one of the essential Lacy discs" and observed "throughout his massive discography, Lacy has repeatedly returned to the compositions of Monk. From his earliest group albums such as '' Reflections'', '' Evidence'' and '' School Days'', through solo recordings like '' Only Monk'' and '' More Monk'', to the recent '' Monk's Dream'' - a period of well over forty years - Lacy has established himself as the greatest Monk interpreter, bar none. In the process, Lacy has kept Monk's compositions in the spotlight and immeasurably enhanced Monk's reputation as a composer. True symbiosis".Eyles, J
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Track listing

All compositions by Thelonious Monk except where noted # "We See" – 6:56 # "Shuffle Boil" – 4:31 # "Evidence" – 6:07 # "Reflections" – 3:28 # "

Ruby, My Dear This is a list of compositions by jazz musician Thelonious Monk. 0-9 52nd Street Theme A contrafact based loosely on rhythm changes in C, and was copyrighted by Monk under the title "Nameless" in April 1944. The tune was also called "Bip Bop" ...

'' – 4:43 # "Eronel" – 3:52 # "Monk's Mood" – 5:31 # "Thelonious" – 5:32 Additional track on CD reissue # "Misterioso" – 7:55 # "

Well, You Needn't This is a list of compositions by jazz musician Thelonious Monk. 0-9 52nd Street Theme A contrafact based loosely on rhythm changes in C, and was copyrighted by Monk under the title "Nameless" in April 1944. The tune was also called "Bip Bop" b ...

" – 7:33 # "Hanky-Panky" (Steve Lacy) – 8:02

Personnel

* Steve Lacy – soprano saxophone * Steve Potts – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone *Hans Kennel – trumpet, flugelhorn *Sonhando Estwick – vibes *Jean-Jacques Avenel – bass *

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– drums

References

{{Steve Lacy Steve Lacy (saxophonist) live albums 1993 live albums Hathut Records live albums