Sempre Amore

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Sempre Amore
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Studio album by
Released1987
RecordedFebruary 17, 1986
Genre Jazz
Length43:14
Label Soul Note
Producer Giovanni Bonandrini
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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.

Contents

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]

Professional ratings
Review scores
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Track listing

  1. "Johnny Come Lately" (Strayhorn) - 6:40
  2. "Prelude To A Kiss" (Ellington, Gordon, Mills) - 5:32
  3. "Star-Crossed Lovers" (Strayhorn, Ellington) - 4:30
  4. "To The Bitter" (Ellington) - 5:17
  5. "Azure" (Ellington, Mills) - 4:17
  6. "Sempre Amore" (Ellington) - 4:42
  7. "A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing" (Strayhorn) - 5:14
  8. "Smada" (Strayhorn, Ellington) - 7:02
  • Recorded February 17, 1986 at Barigozzi Studio, Milan

Personnel

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References

  1. Mal Waldron discography accessed February 28, 2011
  2. 1 2 Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 8, 2011
  3. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008) The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th edition). Penguin. p. 857