I still love the whole history of jazz. The old things sound better than ever.

- Steve Lacy

I think it is in collaboration that the nature of art is revealed.

- Steve Lacy

You have to sound sad first of all, then maybe later you can sound good.

- Steve Lacy

You can work on the saxophone alone, but ultimately you must perform with others.

- Steve Lacy

I think it is in collaboration that the nature of art is revealed.

- Steve Lacy

The saxophone is a very interesting machine, but I'm more interested in music.

- Steve Lacy

I've been working on the soprano saxophone for 40 years, and the possibilities are astounding. It's up to you, the only limit is the imagination.

- Steve Lacy