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Lee Konitz: The Real Lee Konitz
by Robert Spencer
The welcome reappearance of this disc should further cement Lee Konitz's reputation as one of the foremost improvisers of the last few decades. His is a subtle art, calling attention less to his instrumental abilities (although these are considerable) than to the melodic possibilities of the song at hand. That is, he is a master at ...
Konitz/Mehldau/Haden: Another Shade of Blue
by David Adler
Put these three highly individualized players in a room together and the music will take to glorious flight. It’s that simple. This drumless trio thrilled us back in 1997 with Alone Together, and they’re back to thrill us again. No surprises in the format department: once again, the saxophonist, pianist, and bassist ruminate at length on ...
Lee Konitz: Another Shade Of Blue
by Jim Santella
Another Shade Of Blue is the second release garnered from this trio’s Los Angeles performance recorded in concert by Blue Note at The Jazz Bakery. Unlike Alone Together, this one presents their mellower side, featuring a slow walking blues, several ballads, and one cool improvised standard. A little melodic change here, an inverted phrase there, alter ...
Out Of Nowhere
By Lee Konitz
Label: SteepleChase Records
Released: 1998
Track listing: I'll Remember April; Lover Man; Sweet and Lovely; I Can't Get Started; Out of Nowhere; Don't Blame Me; I Want To Be Happy.
Lee Konitz & Paul Bley: Out Of Nowhere
by Jim Santella
Alto saxophonist Lee Konitz began his more than 50-year career studying with Lennie Tristano and soloing with the Claude Thornhill orchestra and the Miles Davis Nonet before stepping out on his own. His distinctive sound, often described as chilly and dry, and his anti-establishment, modal harmonic improvisations offer the listener a comfortable session containing pleasant lyrical ...
Angel Song
Label: ECM Records
Released: 1997
Track listing: Nicolette; Present Past; Kind Folk; Unti; Angel Song; Onmo; Nonetheless; Past Present; Kind Of Gentle.
