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 - Yes, Yes, Nonet (1979-1986) 24bits-44.1Hz | FLAC (tracks), lossless

It was a tragedy that Lee Konitz's versatile nonet was not able to succeed commercially. Just like its leader, the group was able to stretch from swing standards, bop and cool jazz to freer improvisations and challenging originals. This SteepleChase release (featuring the nonet when it was comprised of such fine players as trumpeters Tom Harrell and John Eckert, trombonists Jimmy Knepper and Sam Burtis, baritonist Ronnie Cuber, pianist Harold Danko, bassist Buster Williams and drummer Billy Hart in addition to Konitz on alto and soprano) features the group at its best on such pieces as "Footprints," "Stardust," "My Buddy" and four songs by Jimmy Knepper. It's an excellent outing from a somewhat neglected group. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Dearth of a Nation 6:05
Jimmy Knepper
2     Lanquid 6:13
Jimmy Knepper
3     Footprints 8:04
Wayne Shorter
4     Stardust 5:13
Hoagy Carmichael / Mitchell Parish
5     Primrose Path 6:32
Jimmy Knepper
6     Noche Triste 4:33
Jimmy Knepper
7     My Buddy 3:31
Walter Donaldson / Gus Kahn
Credits :    
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Ronnie Cuber
Bass – Buster Williams
Bass Trombone – Sam Burtis
Drums – Billy Hart
Piano – Harold Danko
Trombone – Jimmy Knepper
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – John Eckert, Tom Harrell

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