LEE KONITZ - From Newport to Nice (1992) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This compilation consists of live tracks from various sources, including festivals, television and radio broadcasts over a quarter century. While the playing of Konitz and his various band mates is first rate, the sound quality ranges from excellent to poor, probably due to the condition of the tapes and the fact that some of the songs likely come from audience tapes. Highlights include "All The Things You Are," heard in a swinging quintet that included guitarist Rene Thomas and pianist Misha Mengleberg; Lennie Tristano's "At Twilight," by a quartet that featured the late guitarist Atilla Zoller; and the lengthy but delightful second version of "Lover Man," in a quartet with Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell and Jimmy Rowles. Konitz fans should not let the sometimes dismal sound quality keep them from acquiring this excellent CD. Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1     Two Not One 5:41
Lennie Tristano
2     My Melancholy Baby 3:09
Ernie Burnett / George Norton
3     I'm Getting Sentimental over You 3:38
George Bassman / Ned Washington
4     Easy Living 3:53
Ralph Rainger / Leo Robin
5     Some of These Days 4:14
Shelton Brooks
6     Lover Man 4:19
Jimmy Davis / Roger "Ram" Ramirez / Jimmy Sherman
7     Will You Still Be Mine? 4:05
Tom Adair / Matt Dennis
8     'Round Midnight 5:10
Bernie Hanighen / Thelonious Monk / Cootie Williams
9     All the Things You Are 9:20
Oscar Hammerstein II / Jerome Kern
10     317 East 32nd Street 6:17
Lennie Tristano
11     At Twilight 7:59
Maceo Pinkard
12     Lover Man 10:05
Jimmy Davis / Roger "Ram" Ramirez / Jimmy Sherman
13     Body and Soul 5:54
Frank Eyton / Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Contrabass – Barre Phillips (pistas: 10, 11), Bob Carter (pistas: 1), Frank Carroll (pistas: 2), Henry Grimes (pistas: 5 to 7), Johnny Fischer (pistas: 3, 4), Red Mitchell (pistas: 12), Rob Langereis (pistas: 8, 9)
Drums – Buzzy Drootin (pistas: 1), Don Lamond (pistas: 2), Ed Levinson (pistas: 5 to 7), Han Bennink (pistas: 8, 9), Rudi Sehring (pistas: 3), Shelly Manne (pistas: 12), Stu Martin (pistas: 10, 11)
Guitar – Attila Zoller (pistas: 10, 11), Jimmy Raney (pistas: 13), Johnny Smith (pistas: 2), René Thomas (pistas: 8, 9)
Piano – Jimmy Rowles (pistas: 12), Misha Mengelberg (pistas: 8, 9), Roland Kovac (pistas: 3), Russ Freeman (pistas: 1)
Tenor Saxophone – Warne Marsh (pistas: 1)

LEE KONITZ | UMBERTO PETRIN - Breaths and Whispers (Homage To Alexandr Skrjabin) (1995) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Breaths    5:06
 Lee Konitz / Umberto Petrin / Alexander Scriabin
2    Prose    2:47
 Lee Konitz / Umberto Petrin / Alexander Scriabin
3    Le Septieme Reve    5:12
 Lee Konitz / Umberto Petrin / Alexander Scriabin
4    De-Collage Pour A.S.    11:48
 Umberto Petrin
5    Vie As Life    4:54
 Umberto Petrin
6    Listening At The Corners    3:54
 Lee Konitz / Umberto Petrin / Alexander Scriabin
7    Poesia, Non M'Abbandonare Mai    4:07
 Umberto Petrin
8    Blok-Cordes    3:47
 Lee Konitz / Umberto Petrin / Alexander Scriabin
9    Whispers    3:34
 Umberto Petrin
10    Unquiet Lands    4:58
 Umberto Petrin
11    Soleil    3:16
 Umberto Petrin
12    Out Of The Song    3:48
  Umberto Petrin
13    Breaths    5:21
 Lee Konitz / Umberto Petrin / Alexander Scriabin
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Piano – Umberto Petrin

LEE KONITZ ENCONTRA BARBARA CASINI - Outra Vez (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This is one of a series of studio recordings made for Philology in the spring of 2001 featuring alto saxophonist Lee Konitz following similar sessions made the previous year for the label with Phil Woods. Singer Barbara Casini and guitarist Sandro Gibellini join Konitz for this all-Brazilian session. Casini's captivating vocals are the centerpiece of the CD, with Gibellini's effective accompaniment and numerous lovely solos by the leader. The play list includes songs by a wide variety of composers, including Jobim ("Outra Vez," "Al Quem Me Dera," and "Meditacao") and a number of writers whose songs are likely better known than their actual names to most jazz listeners. This low-key session by Konitz is one of his favorites of the many he has made for Philology, with good reason. Ken Dryden
Tracklist :
1    Outra Vez 5:42
Written-By – Tom Jobim
2    Ah! Se Eu Pudesse 5:12
Written-By – Roberto Menescal, Ronaldo Bôscoli
3    Rapaz De Bem 5:13
Written-By – Johnny Alf
4    Estrada Do Sol 5:19
Written-By – Tom Jobim, Dolores Duran
5    Entrudo 5:55
Written-By – Carlos Lyra, Ruy Guerra
6    Samba Da Pergunta 4:12
Written-By – Pingarihlo, Marcos Vasconcellos
7    As Minhas Meninas 4:46
Written-By – Chico Buarque De Hollanda
8    Ai Quem Me Dera 3:07
Written-By – Tom Jobim, Marino Pinto
9    Coisa Mais Linda 4:55
Written-By – Carlos Lyra, Vinicius De Moraes
10    Passarinhadeira 5:14
Written-By – Guinga, Paulo Cesar Pinheiro
11    Meditação 8:43
Written-By – Tom Jobim, Newton Mendonça
12    Outra Vez (Alternate Take) 5:53
Written-By – Tom Jobim
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz
Guitar – Sandro Gibellini
Vocals – Barbara Casini