Lee Konitz – Yes, Yes Nonet (1986)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 40:27 minutes | 449 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © SteepleChase
It was a tragedy that Lee Konitz’s versatile nonet was not able to succeed commercially. Just like its leader, the group was able to stretch from swing standards, bop and cool jazz to freer improvisations and challenging originals. This SteepleChase release (featuring the nonet when it was comprised of such fine players as trumpeters Tom Harrell and John Eckert, trombonists Jimmy Knepper and Sam Burtis, baritonist Ronnie Cuber, pianist Harold Danko, bassist Buster Williams and drummer Billy Hart in addition to Konitz on alto and soprano) features the group at its best on such pieces as “Footprints,” “Stardust,” “My Buddy” and four songs by Jimmy Knepper. It’s an excellent outing from a somewhat neglected group.
Tracklist:
1. Lee Konitz – Dearth Of A Nation (06:07)
2. Lee Konitz – Languid (06:15)
3. Lee Konitz – Footprints (08:06)
4. Lee Konitz – Stardust (05:15)
5. Lee Konitz – Primrose Path (06:34)
6. Lee Konitz – Noche Triste (04:35)
7. Lee Konitz – My Buddy (03:31)
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