LEE KONITZ - Spirits (1971-1999) RM | Serie : Original Jazz Classics | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Altoist Lee Konitz revisits his roots in pianist Lennie Tristano's music on this enjoyable recording from 1971. Four of the nine songs are duets with pianist Sal Mosca (who always sounded a lot like Tristano) while the five other pieces add bassist Ron Carter and drummer Mousie Alexander to the group. Konitz performs three of his own compositions, five by Tristano and one from tenor saxophonist Warne Marsh; typically all of these originals are based closely on the chord changes (and sometimes the melodies) of familiar standards. Despite that lack of originality, this is excellent music and finds altoist Lee Konitz in creative form. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Baby 4:23
Lennie Tristano
2     Dreams 5:12
Lennie Tristano
3     Two Not One 5:35
Lennie Tristano
4     Hugo's Head 3:39
Lee Konitz
5     Background Music 3:59
Warne Marsh
6     Lennie-Bird 4:37
Lennie Tristano
7     Wow 4:26
Lennie Tristano
8     Kary's Trance 6:29
Lee Konitz
9     Another 'Nother 6:07
Lee Konitz
Credits :    
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Mousey Alexander
Piano – Sal Mosca (tracks: 3, 4, 6, 9)
Producer – Dick Katz, Orrin Keepnews