Sempre Amore is an album by Steve Lacy and Mal Waldron, released on the Italian Soul Note label in 1987.Mal Waldron discography accessed February 28, 2011 It features duo performances of tunes written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.
Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "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, Gordon, Mills) - 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 Mal Waldron - piano
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