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Steve Lacy

American jazz musician (1934–2004).

Born July 23rd, 1934 in New York City. [ref]

Died June 4th, 2004 at 69 years old in Boston (cancer).

Occupations
composer, jazz saxophonist, recording artist

I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner