Sempre Amore Explained

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.

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]

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

• Steve Lacy - soprano saxophone
• Mal Waldron - piano

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/mal-waldron/catalog/#soul-note-sn-1170 Mal Waldron discography
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 8, 2011