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Lee Konitz & The Gerry Mulligan Quartet - Konitz Meets Mulligan [Recorded 1953] (1988)

Lee Konitz & Gerry Mulligan Quartet - Konitz Meets Mulligan [Recorded 1953] (1988)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 181 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 91 MB | Covers - 12 MB
Genre: Jazz, Cool Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Pacific Jazz/Capitol (CDP 7 46847 2)

The Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker despite its prolific recorded output and its impact on jazz and the American public lasted for less than one year. Ensconced as the house band at The Haig in Los Angeles and able to record at is own discretion for Pacific Jazz (as well as single sessions for two other labels), this revolutionary, pianoless quartet crafted its own repertoire and arrangements and built a solid, prolific legacy.
By January of 1953, when he recorded the tentette, Mulligan felt confident that his quartet was ready to record live at their Los Angeles home The Haig. Dick Bock started bringing down his portable tape recorder to capture the band for possible record releases. One night, Lee Konitz, who was then a member of the confining, pompous, ponderous Stan Kenton Orchestra, came to the club to sit in…

Lee Konitz - The Verve Albums Collection (2019)  Music

Posted by delpotro at June 11, 2022
Lee Konitz - The Verve Albums Collection (2019)

Lee Konitz - The Verve Albums Collection (2019)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) - 1,51 Gb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 695 Mb | Covers included | 04:59:24
Jazz, Bop, Cool | Label: Enlightenment

Special FOUR disc collection of some of NEA Jazz Master Lee Konitz's finest recordings. Among the most creative and prolific saxophonists of his generation, Lee Konitz was one of few altoists working in the early fifties who retained a unique style, in an era when Charlie Parker extended a huge influence. An early sideman for Miles Davis, Konitz participated in the legendary Birth Of Cool sessions, while his work with jazz pianist and teacher Lennie Tristano - Lee was a former pupil - remains highly sought. Comprising the musician's eight original albums made for Verve and Atlantic in the late 1950s, this four-disc set features the finest work this estimable sax-man ever produced. With over five hours of extraordinary music, this collection documents the most pivotal phase of what was both a widely celebrated and long standing career. Working as both an ideal introduction to Lee Konitz's best music, and a welcome reminder of his musical prowess, this delightful set will thrill newcomers and seasoned fans alike.
Lee Konitz & Bert van den Brink Trio - Dialogues (1998) Reissue 2006

Lee Konitz & Bert van den Brink Trio - Dialogues (1998) Reissue 2006
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 373 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 169 Mb | Scans included
Genre: Post-Bop, Cool | Label: Challenge Records | # CHR 70053 | Time: 01:09:13

Dialogues may be one of saxophonist Lee Konitz's best albums in a discography both prolific and still expanding. The sounds of Bert van den Brink (piano), Hein Van de Geyn (bass) and Hans van Oosterhout (drums) blend perfectly with the leader's alto sax. So attractive is the sound that one hopes this session is not a one-off affair.

Lee Konitz - Motion (1961) {2003 Verve Music Group} **[RE-UP]**  Music

Posted by TestTickles at May 19, 2021
Lee Konitz - Motion (1961) {2003 Verve Music Group} **[RE-UP]**

Lee Konitz - Motion (1961) {2003 Verve Music Group}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and log | scans | 264 mb
MP3 CBR 320kbps | RAR | 62 mb
Genre: jazz

Motion is the 1961 album by American saxophonist Lee Konitz. This edition was released by Verve Music Group on 10 June, 2003 and is remastered by Bob Irwin.

Lee Konitz & Martial Solal - Star Eyes, Hamburg 1983 (1998)  Music

Posted by gribovar at Feb. 16, 2019
Lee Konitz & Martial Solal - Star Eyes, Hamburg 1983 (1998)

Lee Konitz & Martial Solal - Star Eyes, Hamburg 1983 (1998)
EAC Rip | APE (image+.cue+log) - 338 MB | Covers (8 MB) included
Genre: Free Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Hat Hut Records (hatOLOGY 518)

Despite the many recordings Lee Konitz has made either as a leader or as a sideman - they number well over 100 - there is no date, with possible exceptions of Motion and Lone-Lee, that can touch this live duet setting for breaking new ground. Given his apprenticeship with Lennie Tristano, Konitz is well-known for his melodic improvising and his ability to re-conceptualize a tune. But what happens here, with Martial Solal's dramatic, often theatrical style of piano playing, is the extension of Konitz's own abilities to visualize inherently what is possible within a given framework…
Lee Konitz, Pony Poindexter, Phil Woods, Leo Wright - Alto Summit (1968/2016) [Official Digital Download 24/88]

Lee Konitz, Pony Poindexter, Phil Woods, Leo Wright - Alto Summit (1968/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/88,2 kHz | Time - 45:43 minutes | 922 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

This unusual album teams together the altos of Lee Konitz, Pony Poindexter, Phil Woods and Leo Wright (along with pianist Steve Kuhn, bassist Palle Danielsson and drummer Jon Christensen) on a variety of challenging material. There are four pieces for the full septet (including one that pays tribute to both Bach and Bird), a pair of quintet performances and a ballad medley that ends in a complete fiasco (it has to be heard to be believed). Despite the latter, everyone fares well on this summit meeting.
Warne Marsh & Lee Konitz - Two Not One [Recorded 1975, 4CD Box Set] (2009)

Warne Marsh & Lee Konitz - Two Not One [Recorded 1975, 4CD Box Set] (2009)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 2,08 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 725 MB | Covers - 50 MB
Genre: Jazz, Post-Bop, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Storyville Records (108 8606)

Two Not One combines the contents of five previously issued Storyville CDs, including all three volumes of Warne Marsh and Lee Konitz leading a quintet at the Club Montmartre, plus trio and quartet sessions led by Marsh. With both saxophonists having studied with Lennie Tristano, his stamp is unmistakable, in their playing, compositions, and choice of repertoire. Among the quintet recordings, highlights include Tristano's "April" (an intricate reworking of "I'll Remember April") that features inspired solos by the co-leaders, Konitz's brilliant "Subconscious-Lee" (based on "What Is This Thing Called Love," it became a part of his lifelong repertoire), and a driving setting of Charlie Parker's "Au Privave"…
Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh - Two Not One (2017) [DSD128 + Hi-Res FLAC]

Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh - Two Not One (2017)
DSD128 (.dsf) 1 bit/5,6 MHz | Time - 42:48 minutes | 1,93 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/88,2 kHz | Time - 42:48 minutes | 808 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Digital booklet

This release sees a selection of the 1975 recordings made in Copenhagen by legendary alto sax player Lee Konitz and tenor sax player Warne Marsh reissued in high-resolution digital quality. Both students of Lennie Tristano, these cool jazz kings weave magical, meandering melodic lines that delighted the fans who brought Konitz and Marsh to Denmark and undoubtedly continue to entrance listeners today. Clearly, Konitz & Marsh had by this stage of their respective careers taken their interest in music to a point which for the time at least was scarce amongst jazz musicians.
Lee Konitz & The Brazilian Band - Brazilian Serenade (1996) [Reissue 2010]

Lee Konitz - Brazilian Serenade (1996) [Reissue 2010]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 312 MB | Covers - 40 MB
Genre: Jazz, Latin Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Venus Records (VHCD-78093)

Lee Konitz has long been a versatile jazz musician, adaptable to many different styles. This Brazilian-flavored session is one of two that the alto saxophonist recorded during the mid-'90s for Venus; his session partners include trumpeter Tom Harrell, guitarist Romero Lubambo, pianist David Kikoski (who mostly sticks to electric piano), bassist David Fink, drummer Duduka Da Fonseca, and percussionist Waltinho Anastácio. As expected, Konitz's light sound works well with the Brazilian favorites they perform, with Harrell being a particularly inspired foil for the leader. The works of Antonio Carlos Jobim are well represented, including breezy takes of "Favela" and "Wave." Harrell's lyrical "September" (featuring him in a fine muted solo) and Konitz's "Brazilian Serenade" also fit the mood of this relaxing CD very well. This rewarding release is well worth investigating.

Lee Konitz - Sound of Surprise (1999) (Repost)  Music

Posted by gribovar at Nov. 11, 2019
Lee Konitz - Sound of Surprise (1999) (Repost)

Lee Konitz - Sound of Surprise (1999)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 410 MB | Covers - 24 MB
Genre: Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: BMG France (74321 693092)

While Whitney Balliett coined the phrase "sound of surprise" to describe jazz, it also pretty well sums up the entire career of Lee Konitz, whose fluid, dynamic alto has been a constant source of inspiration, distinction, and clarity. This effort teams him with such empathetic instrumental foils as Ted Brown John Abercrombie Marc Johnson and Joey Baron, who are superb rhythmic navigators, plotting interesting paths for Konitz with metered maps of their own drafting. Brown, a quite literate tenor saxophonist much in the style of old Konitz confrere Warne Marsh, has never had much use for the music business, and is rarely heard anymore…