| Artist | Steve Lacy and Eric Watson |
|---|---|
| Cover | Spirit of Mingus.jpg |
| Released | 1992 |
| Recorded | December 5–7, 1991 |
| Venue | Passage du Nord-Ouest, Paris, France |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Length | 63:30 |
| Label | Free Lance FRL-CD 016 |
| Producer | Jean-Paul Rodrigue |
| Chronology | Steve Lacy |
| Prev year | 1992 |
| Next year | 1993 |
Spirit of Mingus is a live album by soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy and pianist Eric Watson, recorded in Paris in 1991 and first released on the Free Lance label in 1992.[1][2]
Reception
The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden stated, "pianist Eric Watson is a more-than-capable foil for Lacy's adventurous excursions into the works of Charles Mingus ... fans of Steve Lacy are advised to pick up this outstanding release quickly".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Charles Mingus
- "Peggy's Blue Skylight" – 6:47
- "Self Portrait in Three Colors" – 8:48
- "Nostalgia in Times Square" – 5:25
- "I X Love" – 7:53
- "Reincarnation of a Lovebird" – 9:12
- "Pithycanthropus Erectus" – 6:41
- "Free Cell, Block F..." – 7:03
- "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" – 5:23
- "Remember Rockefeller at Attica" – 6:18
Personnel
- Steve Lacy – soprano saxophone
- Eric Watson – piano
References
- ^ Jazzlists: Steve Lacy discography accessed July 13, 2018
- ^ Steve Lacy discography accessed July 13, 2018
- ^