Joe has dedicated the last few years to solo soprano saxophone concerts throughout the US and Europe. From Monk to Hendrix, abstract to "in the tradition", Joe's presentations never fail to move audiences in magical ways. Joe brings the spirit of Steve Lacy to bear on each performance in some way by playing some of Steve's unique compositions or by just "following the music", as Steve would put it.
About Joe's solo soprano performances and recordings, the critics have said:
"His triumph is .... the way magicians tear paper into scraps then magically restore the whole sheet. "
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Joe is always seeking new venues for solo performances:
He has performed in cathedrals, churches,ancient settings in Europe and contemporary spaces from Warsaw to Los Angeles.
Solo presentations have certain advantages:
Check out the two solo recordings: