LEE KONITZ & RED MITCHELL - "I Concentrate on You" A Tribute To Cole Porter (1974-1987) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Lee Konitz has been a constant explorer throughout most of his career, never satisfied with a standard approach or falling into a rut with a particular instrumentation. This 1974 duo session with bassist Red Mitchell, which focuses exclusively on the works of Cole Porter, is one great example. With an inventive accompanist like Mitchell spurring him on, the alto saxophonist is able to work magical variations of the familiar Porter works, while Konitz retains his remarkable dry signature tone. "Easy to Love" has a bit of a bittersweet air in his hands, as does the more deliberate "Ev'rytime We Say Goodbye." Mitchell is a bit more subdued in the hip treatment of "'You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," as Konitz's intricate improvisation works its magic. The usually over the top "Love for Sale" features an understated arrangement here. Mitchell switches to piano for "Night and Day," playing a soft bop line behind the leader. Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     Just One of Those Things 5:09
Cole Porter
2     Just One of Those Things 3:05
Cole Porter
3     Easy to Love 3:15
Cole Porter
4     It's All Right with Me 3:00
Cole Porter
5     Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye 2:49
Cole Porter
6     Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye 2:50
Cole Porter
7     You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To 3:46
Cole Porter
8     Love for Sale 5:16
Cole Porter
9     In the Still of the Night 2:11
Cole Porter
10     Night and Day 5:14
Cole Porter
11     Night and Day 3:56
Cole Porter
12     I Love You 3:36
Cole Porter
13     I Love Paris 3:23
Cole Porter
14     I Concentrate on You 9:12
Cole Porter
Credits :    
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Bass – Red Mitchell
Piano – Red Mitchell (tracks: 10, 11)