The saxophonist Steve Lacy passed away at age 69, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Late Dixieland jazz artist who was one of the most influential saxophonists throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
He was married to singer and violinist Irene Aebi.
How did Steve Lacy die?
Liver Cancer caused Steve Lacy's death in 2004.
| Cause of death | Liver Cancer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 69 years |
| Profession | Saxophonist |
| Birthday | July 23, 1934 |
| Death date | June 4, 2004 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
I’ve always been extremely lucky in playing with great people who knew much more than I did. That’s how I got from there to here.
Steve Lacy
Bamboo is not a weed, it’s a flowering plant. Bamboo is a magnificent plant.
Steve Lacy
I still love the whole history of jazz. The old things sound better than ever.
Steve Lacy
If you listen to Louis Armstrong from 1929, you will never hear anything better than that really, and you will never hear anything more free than that.
Steve Lacy
I’ve performed solo for 20 years now, but I don’t do much of it, because if you only play alone, you go crazy and out of tune and play foolish music.
Steve Lacy
