Songs is an album by soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy and poet Brion Gysin, which was recorded in Paris in 1981 and first released on the hat ART label as a double LP.[1][2][3] The album was rereleased on CD in 1990 with an additional track.[4]

Songs
Studio album by Steve Lacy and Brion Gysin
Released	1981
Recorded	January 28 & 29, 1981 in Paris
Studio	Paris, France
Genre	Jazz
Length	63:42 CD reissue with additional track
Label	hat ART hat ART 1985/86
Producer	Pia Uehlinger, Werner X. Uehlinger
Steve Lacy chronology
Capers (1980) Songs (1981) Ballets (1981)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[5]
All About Jazz	[6]

All About Jazz said "Lacy and Gysin had worked together as far back as '69, and their rapport is evident here".[6]

Track listing

All compositions by Steve Lacy except where noted

1. "Gay Paree Bop" – 9:25
2. "Nowhere Street" – 11:45
3. "Somebody Special" – 9:15
4. "Luvzya" (Oliver Johnson) – 7:00
5. "Keep the Chance" – 7:00
6. "Permutations: Junk Is No Good Baby" – 1:45
7. "Permutations: Kick That Habit Man" – 0:45
8. "Permutations: I Don't Work You Dig" – 1:40
9. "Blue Baboon" – 4:55
10. "Nowhere Street 1" [Incomplete] – 9:18 Additional track on CD reissue

Personnel

• Steve Lacy – soprano saxophone, voice
• Brion Gysin – lyrics, voice (tracks 4 & 6-8)
• Steve Potts – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Bobby Few – piano
• Irene Aebi – violin, voice
• Jean-Jacques Avenel – bass
• Oliver Johnson – drums

References