The Flame is an album by Steve Lacy which was released on the Italian Soul Note label featuring four of Lacy's compositions and one by Bobby Few performed by Lacy, Bobby Few and Dennis Charles.[1][2][3]

The Flame
Studio album by Steve Lacy
Released	1982
Recorded	January 18–19, 1982
Genre	Jazz
Length	43:18
Label	Soul Note
Producer	Giovanni Bonandrini
Steve Lacy chronology
Live at Dreher, Paris 1981 (1981) The Flame (1982) Prospectus (1983)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This adventurous music, with only a quartet [sic], falls along the lines of other brilliant efforts by the leader. On four Lacy originals and one by Few, the musicians tackle circular thematic group improvisations that are never aimless. By exploiting impressive technique and (just as importantly) open ears, the players constantly respond to each other and come up with fresh ideas. An intriguing set, worth the search."[4]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[6]

Track listing

1. "The Match" - 9:49
2. "Wet Spot" (Bobby Few) - 4:27
3. "Gusts" - 7:35
4. "Licks" - 8:16
5. "The Flame" - 13:11

All compositions by Steve Lacy except as indicated

• Recorded at Barigozzi Studio, Milan, Italy on January 18–19, 1982

Personnel

• Steve Lacy - soprano saxophone
• Bobby Few - piano
• Dennis Charles - drums

References