Favorite Street is an album by the Rova Saxophone Quartet performing compositions by Steve Lacy recorded in Milan in 1983 for the Italian Black Saint label.Jazzlists: Black Saint Records main series discography accessed January 31, 2017Rova Discography: 1980's accessed January 31, 2017
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Lacy's scalar works, which include "The Dumps," "Moon" and "Snips," are ideal for the saxophone quartet, who really dig beneath the surface and understand the pieces, as Lacy has always understood Thelonious Monk. Lacy's thoughtful brand of freedom, the variety found in these originals (which range from swing to purposely rhythmically wooden melodies), and with the inventive rearranging by ROVA make this a continually surprising, colorful and adventurous set".
Track listing All compositions by Steve Lacy. "The Dumps" - 2:15 "The Throes" - 4:34 "Sidelines" - 5:12 "Undone" - 6:56 "Beeline" - 10:33 "Moon" - 9:56 "Snips" - 3:10
Personnel Bruce Ackley – soprano saxophone, clarinet Andrew Voigt – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, sopranino saxophone Larry Ochs – tenor saxophone, sopranino saxophone Jon Raskin – baritone saxophone, alto saxophone, clarinet
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