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Lee Konitz: Lee Konitz Plays French Impressionist Music from the 20th Century
Israeli composer Ohad Talmor arranged the works, taking certain compositional liberties in the process. The music is, of course, fairly removed from jazz, but Konitz is given room to improvise. In the liner notes he discusses the difficulty of making his improvisations sound written, and therein lies the special allure of this project. Konitz has always been among the most melodic of improvisers, more concerned with weaving a lyrical line through chord changes than displaying chops and speed. He is therefore perfectly suited for this task, the result of which is far more subtle and profound than an attempt to make the Impressionists "swing." It’s surely one of the most genuine and informed "Third Stream" endeavors to come before the public.
Track Listing
1. Bandar-Log 2. Colibir 3. Sur Un Lanterne 4. Reverie 5. Berceuse Sur le Nom De Gabriel Faure 6. L
Personnel
Lee Konitz
saxophone, altoLee Konitz, alto saxophone; Meg Okura, first violin; Rob Thomas, second violin; Judith Insell, viola; Catherine Bent, cello; Ohad Talmor, arranger and musical director
Album information
Title: Lee Konitz Plays French Impressionist Music from the 20th Century | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: Palmetto Records
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