LEE KONITZ QUARTET - Ideal Scene (1986) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This Soul Note release features Lee Konitz with his 1986 quartet, a unit that also includes pianist Harold Danko, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Al Harewood. Konitz, listed as playing soprano on the album but actually sticking exclusively to alto, not only interprets three veteran standards ("Ezz-thetic," "If You Could See Me Now" and "Stella by Starlight") but also three of Danko's then-recent originals and his own "Chick Came Around." The subtle but swinging music is harmonically advanced and full of surprising twists; no predictable bebop here. More than most members of his musical generation, Lee Konitz has continued to keep his music and improvising style fresh and enthusiastic while retaining his own original musical personality through the years. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Chick Came Around 6:13
Lee Konitz
2     Tidal Breeze 7:50
Harold Danko
3     Silly Samba 6:30
Harold Danko
4     Ezz-Thetic 4:35
George Russell
5     If You Could See Me Now 7:30
Tadd Dameron / Carl Sigman
6     Stare-Case 3:06
Harold Danko
7     Stella by Starlight 9:24
Ned Washington / Victor Young
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Liner Notes – Lee Konitz
Artwork [Cover Art] – Giuliano Crivelli
Bass – Rufus Reid
Drums – Al Harewood
Piano – Harold Danko