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Dovetail (album)
''Dovetail'' is an album by saxophonist Lee Konitz's Terzet, recorded in 1983 and released on the Sunnyside label. accessed December 5, 2016 Critical reception The review stated: "The repertoire is certainly a bit offbeat for these modernists ... but the musicians come up with fresh statements on all of the tunes. A continually interesting set, like most of Lee Konitz's recordings".Track listing All compositions by Lee Konitz, Harold Danko and Jay Leonhart except where noted. # " |
Lee Konitz
Leon Konitz (October 13, 1927 – April 15, 2020) was an American composer and alto saxophonist. He performed successfully in a wide range of jazz styles, including bebop, cool jazz, and avant-garde jazz. Konitz's association with the cool jazz movement of the 1940s and 1950s includes participation in Miles Davis's ''Birth of the Cool'' sessions and his work with pianist Lennie Tristano. He was one of relatively few alto saxophonists of this era to retain a distinctive style, when Charlie Parker exerted a massive influence. Like other students of Tristano, Konitz improvised long, melodic lines with the rhythmic interest coming from odd accents, or odd note groupings suggestive of the imposition of one time signature over another. Other saxophonists were strongly influenced by Konitz, such as Paul Desmond and Art Pepper. He died during the COVID-19 pandemic from complications brought on by the disease. Biography Early life Konitz was born on October 13, 1927, in Chicago. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
