STEVE KUHN — Non-Fiction (1978) Vinyl, LP | 24-96Hz | FLAC (tracks), lossless

An interesting set of inside/outside music with a bit more energy than the more stereotypical ECM set, this set of five originals is performed by pianist Steve Kuhn (who was really developing his own original sound around this time), Steve Slagle (heard on alto, soprano and flute), bassist Harvie Swartz, and drummer Bob Moses. This is a fine release that was soon overshadowed by Kuhn's collaborations with singer Sheila Jordan. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
A1    Firewalk 8:00
Written-By – Harvie Swartz
A2    Random Thoughts 8:08
Written-By – Steve Kuhn
A3    A Dance With The Wind 5:48
Written-By – Harvie Swartz
B1    The Fruit Fly 5:54
Written-By – Steve Kuhn
B2    Alias Dash Grapey 11:57
Written-By – Steve Kuhn
Credits :
Bass – Harvie Swartz
Drums – Bob Moses
Piano, Percussion – Steve Kuhn
Producer – Manfred Eicher
Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute, Percussion – Steve Slagle

STEVE KUHN — Life's Backward Glances : Solo and Quartet (2008) 3CD BOX-SET | Serie Old & New Masters Edition | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This collection brings together three much sought-after recordings by Steve Kuhn: the solo piano album “Ecstasy” (recorded 1974), and two quartet albums. “Motility” (1977) features the band of the same name with saxophonist Steve Slagle in the front line, while “Playground” (1979) is the album that introduced the Steve Kuhn-Sheila Jordan Quartet. Singer Jordan is of course one of the great jazz vocalists, and this was an inspired teaming. Kuhn himself is a superlative pianist of vast gifts; each of these recordings illuminates another aspect of his work. Of these three discs only “Ecstasy” was previously available on compact disc, and then only in Japan. “Motility” and “Playground” here receive their first CD releases. ECM
Tracklist :
(CD1) 1977 - Motility (ECM 2090)
1    The Rain Forest    6:20
2    Oceans In The Sky    5:07
3    Catherine    5:33
4    Bittersweet Passages    4:55
5    Deep Tango    7:28
6    Motility / The Child Is Gone    7:21
7    A Danse For One    3:00
8    Places I've Never Been    4:53
(CD2) 1979 - Playground (ECM 2091)
1    Tomorrow's Son    6:02
2    Gentle Thoughts    7:22
3    Poem For No. 15    7:08
4    The Zoo    4:32
5    Deep Tango    10:40
6    Life's Backward Glance    5:36
(CD3) 1974 - Ecstasy (ECM 2092)
1    Silver    8:53
2    Prelude In G    4:26
3    Ulla    7:23
4    Thoughts Of A Gentleman – The Saga Of Harrison Crabfeathers    12:16
5    Life's Backward Glance    4:50
Credits :
Double Bass – Harvie Swartz (tracks: 1-1 to 2-6)
Drums – Bob Moses (tracks: 2-1 to 2-6), Michael Smith (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8)
Executive-Producer – Manfred Eicher (tracks: 2-1 to 2-6)
Piano – Steve Kuhn
Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute – Steve Slagle (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8)
Voice – Sheila Jordan (tracks: 2-1 to 2-6)

STEVE KUHN QUARTET — Last Year's Waltz (1982) Vinyl, LP | 24-48Hz | FLAC (tracks), lossless

For a time, singer Sheila Jordan was a regular member of pianist Steve Kuhn's quartet, a group also including bassist Harvie Swartz and drummer Bob Moses. This live set finds the band performing five Kuhn originals, one apiece by Swartz and Steve Swallow, plus "I Remember You," "Confirmation," and a brief medley. Although Jordan functions as a member of the band, her highly appealing singing is the main reason to acquire this memorable and well-rounded disc. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
A1        Turn To Gold 3:45
Written-By – S. Kuhn
A2    The Drinking Song 5:42
Written-By – S. Kuhn
A3    Last Year's Waltz 4:04
Written-By – S. Kuhn
A4    I Remember You 8:19
Written-By – J. Mercer, V. Schertzinger
B1    México 5:02
Written-By – H. Swartz
B2    The Fruit Fly 5:37
Written-By – S. Kuhn
B3    The Feeling Within 4:46
Written-By – S. Kuhn
Medley    (2:00)
B4a    Old Folks
Written-By – D. Hill, W. Robinson
B4b    Well You Needn't
Written-By – T. Monk
B5    Confirmation 5:24
Written-By – C. Parker
B6    The City Of Dallas 2:55
Written-By – S. Swallow
Credits :
Bass – Harvie Swartz
Drums – Bob Moses
Piano – Steve Kuhn
Voice – Sheila Jordan

STEVE KUHN — Mostly Ballads (1986) FLAC (tracks), lossless

For a change of pace, adventurous pianist Steve Kuhn performed a dozen standards (mostly at slower tempos) on this New World release. Half of the selections are duets with bassist Harvie Swartz, while the other songs are unaccompanied piano solos. In addition to such notable tunes as "Body and Soul," "Danny Boy," "'Round Midnight," and "Lover Man," Kuhn cooks a bit on Sonny Rollins' "Airegin." An excellent outing.  Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Body And Soul    4:18
 Frank Eyton / Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour
2    Emily    4:19
 Johnny Mandel / Johnny Mercer
3    Lonely Town    2:37
 Leonard Bernstein / Betty Comden / Adolph Green
4    Airegin    3:17
 Sonny Rollins
5    Tennessee Waltz    2:14
 Pee Wee King / Redd Stewart
6    Danny Boy    2:09
 Frederick Edward Weatherly
7    'Round Midnight    5:43
 Bernie Hanighen / Thelonious Monk / Cootie Williams
8    Yesterday's Gardenias    3:53
 Nelson Cogane / Sammy Mysels / Dick Robertson
9    Don't Explain    4:30
 Billie Holiday / Arthur Herzog, Jr.
10    How High The Moon    2:11
 Nancy Hamilton / Morgan Lewis
11    Lover Man    4:08
 Jimmie Davis / Jimmy Davis / Roger "Ram" Ramirez / Jimmy Sherman
12    Two For The Road    2:52
 Leslie Bricusse / Henry Mancini
Credits :
Double Bass – Harvie Swartz (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12)
Piano – Steve Kuhn

ALAN BROADBENT WITH THE LONDON METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA — Developing Story (2017) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist & Credits :

ART FARMER | LEE KONITZ - Art Farmer, Lee Konitz With Joe Carter Quartet & Trio (1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This CD gives prime billing to Art Farmer and Lee Konitz, who play on separate sessions, but the leader is actually guitarist Joe Carter. Farmer, bassist Harvie Swartz, and drummer Akira Tana join Carter on the longer of the two dates. The guitarist is a capable player who doesn't hog the spotlight or overextend himself. He wrote two originals including the easygoing "Feathery" in which his soft Jim Hall-like accompaniment backs Farmer's brief but melodic flügelhorn solo before gradually working his way in to back Swartz, as well; there's also "Sad Eyes," which Carter dedicates to Lester Young, featuring Farmer's mournful muted horn and the guitarist's understated solo. A snappy take of Dave Brubeck's "In Your Own Sweet Way" and a warm rendition of John Lewis' waltzing "Skating in Central Park" are highlights of the longer session. Alto saxophonist Lee Konitz is listed as being present on the last two tracks but is not audible on the guitar/bass duo of the piece credited to Konitz as "A Minor Blue in F," but it sounds more like a barely disguised "Star Eyes." "She's Wild As Springtime," also credited to Konitz, actually features the alto saxophonist in a lively blues setting. This long out of print CD is not really essential, but it is worth acquiring if found at a budget price. Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     In Your Own Sweet Way 5:34
Dave Brubeck
2     My Foolish Heart 5:36
Ned Washington / Victor Young
3     Day Waves 5:39
Chick Corea
4     Feathery 5:17
Benny Carter
5     Sad Eyes 5:30
Benny Carter
6     Skating in Central Park 7:08
John Lewis
7     A Minor Blues in F 4:40
Lee Konitz
8     She's as Wild as Springtime 6:40
Lee Konitz
Credits :    
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Bass – Harvie Swartz
Drums – Akira Tana
Guitar – Joe Carter
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Art Farmer
Notas.
Tracks 1 to 6 recorded at 39th Street Music Studio in New York City on October 25 and 26, 1984
Tracks 7 and 8 recorded at Seltzer Sound Studio in New York City on August 4 and 11, 1983
This should be a Joe Carter album. His group plays throughout. Konitz and Farmer play on separate sessions. This album has been long out of print.

LEE KONITZ | PEGGY STERN - Lunasea (1992) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Altoist Lee Konitz certainly covers a lot of ground on this Soul Note CD. Performing with his recent discovery Peggy Stern on piano, guitarist Vic Juris, bassist Harvie Swartz, drummer Jeff Williams and percussionist Guilherme Franco, Konitz and his players perform everything from jams in the Lennie Tristano tradition and Brazilian pieces that are almost pop-oriented to free improvisations. Stern is quite impressive throughout the date. Classically trained, she proves from the start that she has a real talent at improvisation and is not afraid to take chances. Konitz sounds inspired by her presence and their interplay makes this an easily recommended set for adventurous listeners.  Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Subconscious Lee, No. 2 7:10
Lee Konitz
2     Femaleon 4:06
Lee Konitz / Peggy Stern
3     Bossa Tia 5:49
Peggy Stern
4     The Final Blow 4:31
Lee Konitz / Peggy Stern
5     Lunasea 5:27
Peggy Stern
6     Matter of Opinion 4:26
Peggy Stern
7     The Aerie 5:46
Peggy Stern
8     Leeway 6:13
Peggy Stern
9     Stanbye 4:20
Peggy Stern
10     To Peggy 3:25
Vic Juris / Lee Konitz
11     Solo Too 1:40
Peggy Stern
12     Opertune 6:00
Peggy Stern
13     Djuo 4:17
Lee Konitz / Peggy Stern
14     S'gone 5:52
Peggy Stern
15     P.s. 1:27
Lee Konitz / Peggy Stern
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Producer – Lee Konitz
Artwork [Cover Art] – Xerios
Bass – Harvie Schwarz
Drums – Jeff Williams
Guitar – Vic Juris
Painting [Cover] – Ann Kiehm
Percussion – Guilherme Franco
Piano, Producer – Peggy Stern

LEE KONITZ - Rhapsody II (1996) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This follow-up to Rhapsody is another eclectic mix, with 19 tracks featuring the veteran alto saxophonist in various small group settings. Baritone sax great Gerry Mulligan and the leader flesh out an inspired duet of "Lover Man" and pianist Peggy Stern joins them for the spacy, extemporaneous "Trio #2." The brilliant flugelhornist Clark Terry is only featured on three very brief improvisations based on "Indiana," which is wasting a great talent. Konitz switches to soprano sax for a moody version of "You Don't Know What Love Is" with vocalist Sheila Jordan and bassist Harvie Swartz. This is an interesting but not essential CD that falls short of its namesake predecessor and The Lee Konitz Duets (Original Jazz Classics). Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     Body and Soul 8:07
Frank Eyton / Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour
2     Short Cut, No. 2 1:10
Mark Feldman / Yuko Fujiyama / Lee Konitz
3     Another View 4:37
Lee Konitz / John Scofield
4     Lover Man 4:08
Jimmy Davis / Roger "Ram" Ramirez / Jimmy Sherman
5     Short Cut, No. 2 1:00
Mark Feldman / Yuko Fujiyama / Lee Konitz
6     Kary's Trance 5:46
Lee Konitz
7     Trio, No. 2 3:40
Lee Konitz / Gerry Mulligan / Peggy Stren
8     Indiana Jones, No. 1 0:58
Lee Konitz / Clark Terry
9     You Don't Know What Love Is 6:48
Gene DePaul / Don Raye
10     Variation, No. 1 2:09
Ben Allison / Lee Konitz / Peggy Stern / Jeff Williams
11     Variation, No. 2 5:45
Ben Allison / Lee Konitz / Peggy Stern / Jeff Williams
12     Some Blues 7:52
Lee Konitz / John Scofield
13     Short Cut, No. 3 1:16
Mark Feldman / Yuko Fujiyama / Lee Konitz
14     Indiana Jones, No. 2 1:29
Lee Konitz / Clark Terry
15     Round and Round and Round 3:32
Lee Konitz / Judy Niemack
16     Sittin' In 4:29
Lee Konitz / Kenny Werner / Frank Wunsch
17     Indiana Jones, No. 3 1:31
Lee Konitz / Clark Terry
18     Body and Soul/Finale 6:03
Frank Eyton / Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz (pistas: 1 to 4, 6 to 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18)
Baritone Saxophone – Gerry Mulligan (pistas: 4, 7)
Bass – Ben Allison (pistas: 6, 11), Harvie Swartz (pistas: 9)
Drums – Jeff Williams (pistas: 6, 11)
Flugelhorn – Clark Terry (pistas: 8, 14, 17)
Guitar – Jean François Prins (pistas: 15), John Scofield (pistas: 3, 12)
Harmonica – Toots Thielemans (pistas: 1, 18)
Piano – Frank Wunsch (pistas: 16), Kenny Werner (pistas: 1, 18), Peggy Stern (pistas: 6, 7, 10, 11), Yuko Fujiyama (pistas: 5, 13)
Soprano Saxophone – Lee Konitz (pistas: 5, 9, 13, 16)
Synthesizer – Kenny Werner (pistas: 1, 16, 18)
Tenor Saxophone – Lee Konitz (pistas: 11)
Violin – Mark Feldman (pistas: 2, 13)
Vocals [Vocal] – Judy Niemack (pistas: 15), Sheila Jordan (pistas: 9)
Notas.
Recorded June-September 1993 at The Studio, N.Y.C.