Konitz (album)


Konitz is an album by saxophonist and bandleader Lee Konitz featuring performances recorded in 1954 which was originally released as a 10-inch LP on George Wein's Storyville label. The album was rereleased with additional alternate takes on CD in 1989 on the Black Lion label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The 1954 Lee Konitz Quartet did not last long but they did record some worthwhile performances that still sound fresh over 40 years later.... Altoist Konitz is ably assisted by pianist Ronnie Ball, bassist Peter Ind and drummer Jeff Morton on cool/bop performances which give one a good sampling of how Konitz sounded in his early prime".

Track listing

All compositions by Lee Konitz except where noted
  1. "Bop Goes the Leesel" – 2:12
  2. "Easy Livin'" – 3:08
  3. "Mean to Me" – 3:49
  4. "I'll Remember April" – 5:38
  5. "317 East 32nd" – 4:02
  6. "Skylark" – 3:05
  7. "Nursery Rhyme" – 3:16
  8. "Limehouse Blues" – 3:05
  9. "Bop Goes the Leesel" – 2:44 Bonus track on CD reissue
  10. "Bop Goes the Leesel" – 2:51 Bonus track on CD reissue
  11. "Mean to Me" – 3:39 Bonus track on CD reissue
  12. "Nursery Rhyme' – 3:38 Bonus track on CD reissue
  13. "Nursery Rhyme" – 3:13 Bonus track on CD reissue
  14. "Nursery Rhyme" – 3:55 Bonus track on CD reissue

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