About
Late Dixieland jazz artist who was one of the most influential saxophonists throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
Trivia
He released over 100 albums as a band leader from 1957 to 2004.
Before Fame
He began his music career at age sixteen as a backing saxophonist. He went on to work with Cecil Taylor.
Family Life
He was married to singer and violinist Irene Aebi.
Associated With
Duke Ellington wrote two songs for Lacy's 1962 album, Evidence.