Songs is an album by soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy and poet Brion Gysin, recorded in Paris in 1981 and first released on the hat ART label as a double LP.Jazzlists: Steve Lacy discography accessed July 12, 2018Steve Lacy discography accessed July 12, 2018Jazzlists: HatHut hatART discography: LPs accessed July 12, 2018 The album was rereleased on CD in 1990 with an additional track.Discogs album entry accessed July 12, 2018
Reception
All About Jazz said, "Lacy and Gysin had worked together as far back as '69, and their rapport is evident here".Sweeny, R. E. All About Jazz Review accessed July 12, 2018
Track listing All compositions by Steve Lacy except where noted "Gay Paree Bop" – 9:25 "Nowhere Street" – 11:45 "Somebody Special" – 9:15 "Luvzya" (Oliver Johnson) – 7:00 "Keep the Chance" – 7:00 "Permutations: Junk Is No Good Baby" – 1:45 "Permutations: Kick That Habit Man" – 0:45 "Permutations: I Don't Work You Dig" – 1:40 "Blue Baboon" – 4:55 "Nowhere Street 1" [Incomplete] – 9:18 Additional track on CD reissue
Personnel Steve Lacy – soprano saxophone, voice Brion Gysin – lyrics, voice (tracks 4 & 6-8) Steve Potts – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone Bobby Few – piano Irene Aebi – violin, voice Jean-Jacques Avenel – bass Oliver Johnson – drums
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