Lee Konitz - Lee Konitz With Wayne Marsh

Styles: Cool, Saxophone Jazz
Year: 2005
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 41:57
Size: 96,4 MB
Art: Front

(5:23)  1. Topsy
(4:44)  2. There Will Never Be Another You
(3:54)  3. I Can't Get Started
(6:16)  4. Donna Lee
(5:30)  5. Two Not One
(7:16)  6. Don't Squawk
(3:05)  7. Ronnies Line
(5:46)  8. Background Music

Altoist Lee Konitz and tenor-saxophonist Warne Marsh always made for a perfect team. Even by the mid-'50s when they were not as influenced by Lennie Tristano as previously (particularly Konitz), their long melodic lines and unusual tones caused them to stand out from the crowd. On this LP reissue Konitz and Marsh co-lead a particularly strong group that also includes pianist Sal Mosca, guitarist Billy Bauer, bassist Oscar Pettiford and drummer Kenny Clarke. 

Their renditions of "originals" based on common chord changes along with versions of "Topsy," "There Will Never Be Another You" and "Donna Lee" are quite enjoyable and swing hard yet fall into the category of cool jazz. This set is worth searching for, as are all of the Konitz-Marsh collaborations. ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/lee-konitz-with-warne-marsh-mw0000240913

Personnel:  Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz;  Bass – Oscar Pettiford;  Drums – Kenny Clarke;  Guitar – Billy Bauer;  Piano – Ronnie Ball, Sal Mosca;  Tenor Saxophone – Warne Marsh

Lee Konitz With Wayne Marsh

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