Artist: Lee Konitz
Genre: Jazz
Lee Konitz was an American jazz alto saxophonist who developed a distinctive cool jazz style independent of the dominant Charlie Parker influence. His work with Lennie Tristano, Claude Thornhill, and Miles Davis (on 'Birth of the Cool') established his reputation for lyrical, cerebral improvisation. Konitz's tone—light, pure, and immediately recognizable—distinguished him from nearly all other alto players. He recorded prolifically across seven decades, constantly seeking new contexts and challenges. Konitz's influence on cool jazz and his demonstration that individualism was possible even under bebop's dominance earned him deep respect among musicians. His death in 2020 from COVID-19 marked the loss of one of jazz's most distinctive voices.
Lee Konitz vinyl records (12)
LEE KONITZ Lee Konitz Plays With The Gerry Mulligan Quartet (Scarce 1959 UK issue of the 1957 10-track MONO LP by saxophonist & bandleader Gerry Mulligans Quartet with Lee Konitz featuring performances recorded in early 1953 fully laminatedflipback sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear mainly to edges whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play LAE12181) Track Listing: A1
£20.00 used
LEE KONITZ MILES DAVIS TEDDY CHARLES & JIMMY RANEY Ezz-Thetic (1976 Japanese sample issue of the 1962 10-track LP with custom promotional white Prestige labels picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork with Japanese insert and obi-strip. The sleeve shows foxing and the vinyl is Near Mint SMJ-6524M)
£39.00 used