LEE KONITZ - Some New Stuff (2000) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Lee Konitz is up to his old tricks on this engaging studio session made for the Japanese label DIW, coming up with intriguing melodies to familiar chord changes from various standards and additional compositions. Without a piano to restrain his musical adventures, the alto saxophonist is consistently inventive throughout the date, well assisted by bassist Greg Cohen and drummer Joey Baron. Sometimes the detective work is elementary, such as "A Noble Tune," which any jazz fan should recognize as being inspired by "Cherokee," while other tracks may prove to challenge the keenest ears. In any case, this incredible musician, who learned from the brilliant though difficult Lennie Tristano, continues to be one of the most distinctive sounding alto saxophonists in jazz. This CD was not widely distributed in North America and is evidently now out of print, so expect to pay a premium price if you can find it. Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     Lennie's Pennies 4:28
Lennie Tristano
2     Fifth Avenue 4:40
Lee Konitz
3     For Atilla 4:27
Lee Konitz
4     A Noble Tune 8:16
Lee Konitz
5     Tripletting 2:07
Lee Konitz
6     Folktune 3:39
Lee Konitz
7     Valeska 5:59
Lee Konitz
8     Sound-Lee 4:19
Lee Konitz
9     Rumblin' 3:11
Lee Konitz
10     Debussy 2:34
Lee Konitz
11     L.T. 6:43
Lee Konitz
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Written-By, Producer, Liner Notes – Lee Konitz
Bass – Greg Cohen
Drums – Joey Baron
Executive-Producer – John Zorn, Kazunori Sugiyama