high quality reissue of steve lacy s rare japanese collaboration album distant voices. 180gr. vinyl and 4 page insert with liner notes by julian cowley. remastered & cut by rashad becker. thelonious monk, mal waldron, don cherry, roswell rudd, derek bailey, musica elettronica viva – saxophonist steve lacy played with them all. renowned for remarkable solo concerts that confirmed his mastery of the soprano horn and that carried its instrumental language into previously unexplored regions, lacy also loved to collaborate with musicians who could inspire him to stretch the boundaries of his own artistry.

tuff sherm (also known for his work as dro carey) has become an extremely prolific and well acclaimed producer over the years with releases on the trilogy tapes, berceuse heroique and opal tapes. a long time in the works, this versatile release increases in intensity from relaxed lounge piano and slap bass grooves on the a side to full out melodic tribal techno on the b.