LEE KONITZ - Pride (2000) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Throughout his career, altoist Lee Konitz has always had his ears open and been a musically curious improviser. His brand of relaxed freedom, tied to chordal improvisation but much freer than the usual beboppers, and his cool and distinctive sound have made him a jazz giant for decades. For this set, Konitz is teamed with three musicians (pianist/organist George Colligan, bassist Doug Weiss, and drummer Darren Beckett) with whom he had never played before. However, the combination work well on five standards and three Konitz songs. The music always swings, the rhythm section is supportive, and Konitz is as inventive as always. This is also one of the few sessions in which the altoist (on a few cuts) is backed by organ. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Monkian' Around 4:46
Lee Konitz
2     Triste 6:54
Antônio Carlos Jobim
3     Come Rain or Come Shine 7:00
Harold Arlen / Johnny Mercer
4     Stellar 13:35
Lee Konitz
5     Gundula 8:09
Lee Konitz
6     Secret Love 11:50
Sammy Fain / Paul Francis Webster
7     Lover Man 8:00
Jimmy Davis / Roger "Ram" Ramirez / Jimmy Sherman
8     Zingaro 6:49
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Bass – Doug Weiss
Drums – Darren Beckett
Piano, Organ – George Colligan