A few days ago, the first issue of THE WIRE magazine arrived. I bought it at ebay for 10 EUR. In 1982 it had more in common with photocopied fan magazines than the glossy magazine it is today. Below you will find the preface of this issue.
Steve Lacy writes, "There are two different kinds of jazz: offensive and defensive. If they are well played, they are both 'on the brink,' due to the spontaneous nature and individual character of this music." Lacy has spent his musical career wandering between the "defensive" and "offensive" styles, hovering "on the brink" for much of his life. Read more
