LEE KONITZ NONET - Live at Laren (1984) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Lee Konitz revived his nonet for the occasion of this 1979 concert, with trumpeters Red Rodney and John Eckert, baritonist Ronnie Cuber, trombonist Jimmy Knepper, and tuba player/bass trombonist Sam Burtis joining him in the front line. Lennie Tristano's "April," a challenging reworking of the standard "I'll Remember April," proves to be an inspired opener, with great solos all around. Knepper's blues "Who You" has the flavor of Charles Mingus' early-'60s compositions. Konitz's scoring of "Without a Song" begins with an unaccompanied alto solo before taking on a Latin flavor. Pianist Benny Aronov switches to the electric keyboard for an intricate take of Chick Corea's "Times Lie," while the nonet charges head first into the lengthy exploration of Corea's "Matrix." One of the less familiar releases in Lee Konitz's extensive discography. Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1    April 7:03
Written-By, Arranged By – Lennie Tristano
2    Who You 6:15
Written-By, Arranged By – Jimmy Knepper
3    Without A Song 9:32
Arranged By – Lee Konitz
Written-By – Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu, Vincent Youmans
4    Moon Dreams 3:45
Arranged By – Gil Evans
Written-By – Chummy McGregor, J. Chalmers, Johnny Mercer
5    Times Lie 10:54
Arranged By – Sy Johnson
Written-By – Chick Corea
6    Matrix 13:38
Arranged By – Sy Johnson
Written-By – Chick Corea
Credits :    
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Ronnie Cuber
Bass – Ray Drummond
Drums – Billy Hart
Piano, Electric Piano – Ben Aronov
Trombone – Jimmy Knepper
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Red Rodney
Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet – John Eckert
Tuba, Bass Trombone – Sam Burtis
Notas.
Recorded live at Laren Jazz Festival August 12, 1979 by the Dutch Broadcasting, NOS -Hilversum
Mastered at Polygram, Tribiano - Milano