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References
- ↑ Ratliff, Ben (2004). Steve Lacy, 69, Who Popularized the Soprano Saxophone, Dies, The New York Times June 5, 2004; URL accessed 23 July 2015
- ↑ Weiss, Jason. "Regarding the Voice: Steve Lacy and Irene Aebi", pp. 146-155 in Jason Weiss (editor)Steve Lacy: Conversations, Duke University Press, 2006
- ↑ Hazell, Ed (2010). Tips: Steve Lacy and Irene Aebi, URL accessed 23 July 2015
- ↑ Rubolino, Frank (1995). Steve Lacy with Irene Aebi at Diverse Works in Houston, All About Jazz.com, October 20, 1999; URL accessed 23 July 2015
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