Sempre Amore
Sempre Amore is an album by Steve Lacy and Mal Waldron released on the Italian Soul Note label in 1987.[1] It features duo performances of tunes written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.
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Released | 1987 | |||
Recorded | February 17, 1986 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 43:14 | |||
Label | Soul Note | |||
Producer | Giovanni Bonandrini | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "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".[2]
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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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References
- Mal Waldron discography accessed February 28, 2011
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 8, 2011
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