In Brief

*** 1/2 Steve Lacy & Mal Waldron, “Hot House,” Novus/RCA. Soprano saxophonist Lacy and pianist Waldron’s uncompromising repertoire includes Herbie Nichols’ “House Party Starting” and Thelonious Monk’s “Friday the 13th.” Lacy’s every note has purpose, and Waldron slips and slides through his solos with a rhythm that almost literally breathes and pulsates.