Sempre Amore

Sempre Amore
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Studio album by Steve Lacy & Mal Waldron
Released	1987
Recorded	February 17, 1986
Genre	Jazz
Length	43:14
Label	Soul Note
Producer	Giovanni Bonandrini
Mal Waldron chronology
Space (1986)Space1986 Sempre Amore (1986) Update (1986)Update1986
Steve Lacy chronology
Only Monk (1987) Sempre Amore (1986) The Kiss (1987)

Sempre Amore is an album by Steve Lacy and Mal Waldron released on the Italian Soul Note label in 1987. 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".

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

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