R.I.P. Mr. Steve Lacy

[Ivy]

I heard today that soprano sax master Steve Lacy died. A very unique and original voice in jazz has passed. I just listened to "Ask Me Now"- peace to you Mr. Lacy.

Ivy

[Henk]

That is very sad news.... He was one of those few artists that kept on developing. What a shame that development had to come to an end. He has been and will continue to be my main influence - he has set standards for the soprano saxophone technically and musically that I can only hope to achieve some next life. "I remember Lacy (and Thelonious)"...

[Mike Cesati]

Very sad, please post a link to any info.

[RS]

This is the first I've heard of it. Very sad news.

[dolphyo]

if this is so then i'm in total shock! i first seen and heard this musical enigma in 1973. i never got over that experience in all the years since. i'm truly saddened also my condolences to irene and his colleages. a scientist in the truest sense because because his body of work was like his lab. an expression/improv took on the weight of poets,writers,painters,philosophy,literature,compo sers and of course monk. the smallest intervals were as massive as symphonys. i'm really hurt,man. it couldn't come at a worse time. rest in peace.

[dolphyo]

henk, if you like to discuss this with me in private, please feel free. i heard from my new york contacts it happened around noon on thursday.

[dolphyo]

i forgot because its a sad time for me. WKCR-FM IN MANHATTEN N.Y. WKCR.ORG COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IS RIGHT NOW BROADCASTING A MEMORIAL FESTIVAL OF HIS MUSIC. THIS COULD TAKE A FEW WEEKS. TUNE IN OR VISIT HIS WEBSITE AT SENATORS.COM