90 years old (Born on July 23, 1934)
Happy birthday to the legendary Steve Lacy, whose saxophone prowess made Dixieland jazz swing with humor and soul! From mesmerizing collaborations with Thelonious Monk in the '50s to redefining avant-garde melodies throughout the vibrant '60s, your music proved timeless. We still can't decide if it was your effortless improvisation or those unforgettable solos that enchanted fans—but either way, nobody hit notes quite like you!Your legacy shines even today—musicians everywhere striving for just one ounce of your smooth style and creative wit. Thank you, Steve; may heaven keep rocking to that playful bluesy rhythm only you could command so effortlessly!