LEE KONITZ - The Lee Konitz Nonet (1977-1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The Lee Konitz Nonet never really prospered, but they recorded several excellent albums. With such top players as flügelhornist John Eckert, trombonist Jimmy Knepper, and baritonist Ronnie Cuber in the group, and colorful arrangements provided by Sy Johnson, this band's repertoire was as wide as one would expect from a Konitz band. Whether it be the Louis Armstrong-associated "Struttin' with Some Barbeque," a Lester Young-inspired "Sometimes I'm Happy," Charlie Parker's "Chi-Chi," "Giant Steps," or some newer originals, the results are frequently superb. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Fanfare 0:40
Lee Konitz
2     Chi-Chi 10:56
Charlie Parker
3     If You Could See Me Now 5:04
Tadd Dameron / Carl Sigman
4     Sometimes I'm Happy 3:20
Irving Caesar / Vincent Youmans
5     Giant Steps 5:27
John Coltrane
6     April/April Too 4:48
Eckert / Lennie Tristano
7     Who You 7:25
Jimmy Knepper
8     Stryker's Dues 5:00
Sievert
9     Fourth Dimension 3:44
Lee Konitz
10     Struttin' with Some Barbecue 4:44
Lil Hardin Armstrong / Louis Armstrong / Lil Hardin / Don Raye
11     Hymn Too 0:55
Lee Konitz
12     Jazzspeak 9:35
Credits :    
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Baritone Saxophone – Ronnie Cuber
Bass – Knobby Totah
Bass Trombone – Sam Burtis
Drums – Kenny Washington
Flugelhorn – John Eckert
Piano – Ben Aronov
Piccolo Trumpet, Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Burt Collins
Trombone – Jimmy Knepper

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

ZOOT SIMS - “Live” In Philly (1973-2003) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Released for the first time on this 1998 CD, this excellent live set dates from the early '70s (1973 is an educated guess) and features the always swinging tenor man Zoot Sims in a quartet with pianist Benny Aronov, bassist Major Holley, and drummer Mickey Roker. Sims is in top form on a variety of veteran standards, including "In a Mellow Tone" and a lengthy "Do Nothin' 'Till You Hear from Me." Holley's bowing and singing combination is showcased on "Polka Dots and Moon Beams," and Aronov shows plenty of fire and potential. Easily recommended to bop and Zoot Sims fans. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     That Old Devil Called Love 9:08
Doris Fisher / Allan Roberts
2     Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me 10:53
Duke Ellington / Bob Russell
3     Polka Dots and Moon Beams 5:38roke
Johnny Burke / James Van Heusen
4     I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You 9:03
Bing Crosby / Ned Washington / Victor Young
5     In a Mellow Tone 5:32
Duke Ellington / Milt Gabler
6     I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) 4:31
Duke Ellington / Paul Francis Webster
7     Theme 4:46
Zoot Sims
Credits :
Bass – Major Holley
Drums – Mickey Roker
Piano – Benny Aronov
Tenor Saxophone – Zoot Sims