The lee konitz quartet tranquility 1957, vinyl discogs. Im aware more of the time of what im really doing and of how it feels to me. This page lists all recordings performed by lee konitz. The lee konitz quartet tranquility 1988, cd discogs. Konitz began playing clarinet from the age of eleven, later switching to tenor and alto saxophone. Konitz was the first major voice on alto to emerge after charlie parker, a disciple of pianist. In conversation konitz is thoughtful, combative, reective, and opinionateda true thinker with gravitas. Lee konitz was one of the most distinctive alto saxophonists in jazz since charlie parker and one of the few that did not outright copy parkers. Alto saxophonist lee konitz, who died on april 15, 2020 at age 92, was a longtime master of melodic improvisation who played a part in some of jazzs most momentous actsthe claude thornhill big. Lee konitz, prolific and influential jazz saxophonist.
Alto saxophonist lee konitz was a longtime master of melodic. He built upon tristanos approach on his own albums like 1950s subconsciouslee, 1957s tranquility, and 1967s the lee konitz duets, all of which showcase his sculptural approach to harmony. Nea jazz master lee konitz is one of the few alto saxophonists of his generation who never followed in the footsteps of bebop giant charlie parker. To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images tranquility. Flying away from peers paul desmond and art pepper, konitz on his trusty alto sax braved the waters of third stream and early creative improvising, which.
Both albums were recorded in 1957 and feature musical assistance from great jazz players like billy bauer, sal mosca, shadow wilson and dave bailey. Lee konitz is an american composer and alto saxophonist. He is known in particular for his intense focus on improvisational integrity, a desire for each musical choice to reflect the present moment as much as possible instead of a premade plan or habit. Konitzs sometimes plaintive alto sound and outwardly meandering. This cd is the companion to alone together, both discs taken from a live recording originally scheduled to be a konitz and haden duet. Join songkick to track lee konitz and get concert alerts when they play near you. Conversations on the improvisers art, university of michigan press, isbn 0472032178. Lee konitz biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images very cool tranquility import konitz, lee artist format. This is the accomplishment of a recent lee konitz, brad mehldau, and charlie haden trio recording entitled. A longtime associate of the creative music studio since the 70s, konitz has continued to record distinctive albums, exploring both standards and forward. Early on he studied clarinet, switched to alto, and played with jerry wald. Tranquility is an album by american jazz saxophonist lee konitz s quartet recorded in 1957 and released on the verve label. One segment of a lee konitz interview with gil evans. Supported by the bedrock rhythm section of bassist henry grimes and drummer dave bailey. Lee konitz, american jazz musician who was a leading figure in cool jazz and one of the most distinctive alto saxophonists. Lee konitz quartet, billy bauer guitar, dave bailey drums, lee konitz composerlyricist, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone.
Two of alto sax legend lee konitz best selling albums together on cd for the first time. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Lee konitz will be turning 87 in october, and his long and distinguished career as one of the most singular saxophonists in jazz needs no introduction but if you need one, its here. One of the most individual of all altoists and one of the few in the 1950s who did not sound like a cousin of charlie parker, the cooltoned lee konitz has always had a strong musical curiosity, leading him to consistently take chances and stretch himself, usually quite successfully. Lee konitz meets warne marsh again lee konitz meets warne marsh again is a live album by american jazz saxophonists lee konitz and warne marsh recorded at ronnie scotts jazz club in 1976 and released on the pausa label. Browse and buy all jazz recordings featuring lee konitz saxophone. Sep 01, 2017 lee konitz on piano jazz the alto saxophonist stops by to present a master class in improvisation on the standards with host marian mcpartland. Contains two of lee konitzs finest complete albums. These two sets represent cool school sax octogenarian lee konitz as he sounded last year at new yorks village vanguard, and in 1956 with various bop groups, writes john fordham. Lee konitz on piano jazz the alto saxophonist stops by to present a master class in improvisation on the standards with host marian mcpartland. Learn more about konitzs life and career, including the development of his musical style. Crafted out of numerous interviews between the author and his subject, the book describes konitz s life and music.
Lee konitz verve label debut remains the purest expression of the sculpted, geometric aesthetic the altoist honed throughout the eisenhower era crafted with startling precision and economy, tranquility extols the virtues of mood and shape with talmudic zeal, towering astride thought and. Compiled by michael conklin and sergio bandeira karam, with assistance from conrad cork. Most of all, ive tried to get in closer contact with my feelings. He was a member of miles davis classic 50s nonet, and his early work alongside pianist lennie tristano is. One of the most individual of all altoists and one of the few in the 1950s who did not sound like a cousin of charlie parker, the cooltoned lee konitz has always had a strong musical curiosity that has led him to consistently take chances and stretch himself, usually quite successfully.
Reluctantly, we have had to pass on some of this increase in our standard airmail prices. Lee konitz born october, 1927 in chicago, illinois is an american jazz composer and saxophone player. The lee konitz quartet tranquility releases discogs. Lee konitz verve label debut remains the purest expression of the sculpted, geometric aesthetic the altoist honed throughout the eisenhower era crafted with startling precision and economy, tranquility extols the virtues of mood and shape with talmudic zeal, towering astride thought and expression.
Lee konitz, brad mehldau, charlie haden what is this thing called love. All albums by lee konitz available to download and stream in high quality. Jan 01, 2000 this is the accomplishment of a recent lee konitz, brad mehldau, and charlie haden trio recording entitled. Stream tranquility by lee konitz quartet and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music. Lee konitz saxophone download page 1 of 14 presto jazz.
So the reissued titles included on this single cd very cool and tranquility could be deceiving. He has performed successfully in a wide range of jazz styles, including bebop, cool jazz, and avant. Its better to call this allstar summit conference of sleepy time jazz players, led by alto saxophonist lee konitz and including pianist brad mehldau and bassist charlie haden, in addition to paul motian on drums, stately, refined, or relaxed. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. As a knockon effect of covid19 airfreight prices around the world have soared. Crafted out of numerous interviews between the author and his subject, the book describes konitzs life and music. Digitally remastered twofer containing two of the jazz greats finest album on one disc. Lee and lee konitz meets jimmy giuffre, the smallgroup sides tranquility. Konitz is sometimes regarded as the preeminent cool jazz saxophonist, because he performed and recorded with claude thornhill, lennie tristano both often cited as important cool jazz proponents of the mid 1940s, and with miles davis on his epochal birth of the cool, which gave the form. Tranquility is an album by american jazz saxophonist lee konitzs quartet recorded in 1957. Konitzs sometimes plaintive alto sound and outwardly meandering explorations can suggest a rather ascetic music for.
Includes unlimited streaming of the music of lee konitz via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Lee konitz born october, 1927, chicago, illinois, usa. Title motion performer lee konitz catalog 0731455710724 rem genre jazz rem date 1961 file 01 lee konitz ill remember you. With his coolly geometric lines and lightly breathy tone with just the faintest hint of vibrato, konitzs playing is instantly recognizable. Feb 23, 2017 n ot many jazz improvisers manage to remain inquisitive, unpredictable, uncategorisable and entertaining throughout a sixdecade career, but the 89yearold chicagoan alto saxophonist lee konitz. The lee konitz quartet tranquility 1974, vinyl discogs. Internationally renowned innovative jazz musician, born in chicago to jewish immigrant parents of austrian and russian descent. Lee konitz was, by 1957, firmly established as an individualist capable of forging his path away from the alleged west coast cool school. Albums include motion, angel song, and lee konitz with tristano, marsh and bauer.
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