Real Lee Konitz CD

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Real Lee Konitz album for sale by Lee Konitz was released Aug 14, 2012 on the Warner Bros. label. Saxophonist Lee Konitz has been consistently one of the most individual figures in jazz, and has excelled as both as leader and accompanist since the late '40s. Real Lee Konitz CD music He's fashioned a unique style, influenced heavily by pianist Lennie Tristano, and sufficiently so by alto legend Charlie Parker. Real Lee Konitz buy CD music While many jazz players find a niche and work it for the rest of their lives, Konitz has refused to stand still. Real Lee Konitz songs He's played with a dizzying assortment of musicians, including Miles Davis, Stan Kenton, Charles Mingus, Max Roach, and Derek Bailey. Real Lee Konitz album for sale This album was recorded live in a jazz club in Pittsburgh, P.A. in 1957, with players that share fine history with Konitz, like the superb "cool school" guitarist Billy Bauer. Real Lee Konitz CD music Konitz swings with blues-derived aplomb on "My Melancholy Baby." Peter Ind's bass playing is sturdy and sinuous, and the whole band sets up a swinging groove for Konitz to work out on. Some jazz critics have accused Konitz of being "too cerebral"--listen to the driving closer, "Midway," and wonder how anyone could say that. The recording quality throughout is very good--one can hear the clinking of glasses and bottles now and again, but that just adds to the good-time ambiance. Recorded live at the Midway Lounge, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 15, 1957. Originally released on Atlantic (1273). Includes liner notes by Lee Konitz. Personnel: Lee Konitz (alto saxophone); Don Ferrara (trumpet); Billy Bauer (guitar); Peter Ind (bass); Dick Scott (drums). ...See Full Description

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CD Universe Part number	8777604
Label	Warner Bros.
Orig Year	1957
Catalog number	7411980
Discs	1
Release Date	Aug 14, 2012
Studio/Live	Live
Additional Info	Japan; Remastered