What a treat! I've loved Lee's music since my college days (60 years ago). I first heard his work with Kenton, then discovered Birth of the Cool, then his own LPs. There are nice sessions with Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Mulligan. And of course with Warne Marsh. A sound engineer friend sent me a nice private recording with Barry in the Seattle area. I most enjoyed Lee live and those collaborations; last time was at Kuumbwa in Santa Cruz, a year or two before COVID. He was touring with a wonderful European rhythm section, and clearly loved the fire they were building for him.
Thanks for info on the Russo strings set. I'm listening on youtube now. Very nice! This was in the early days of stereo by the major labels. I'd like the sound stage a lot more if the strings were miked by a spaced pair to put some space and room in them, like some of the hipper engineers (Al Schmitt was one) learned to do in later years.
Another great interview, Lee sounded like an amazing guy as well as being a wonderful alto player. I know him best with Tristano. Now I'm going to listen to Birth Of the Cool, haven't heard it in years.
I enjoined your conversation with Lee and your Grad. students. Lee was here at the University of Toronto many years ago. He gave an inspiring clinic on his concepts.
Say hello to Ralph Bowan for me and thanks for all of your work in this field.
Nice! Here in Portland we're pretty proud of the fact that Lee stopped by KBOO and gave one of the funniest interviews I ever heard in my life. They ended with an Acapulco version of Body and soul. Best advice? Practice away from your instrument. 🤔 I always wanted to go to Acapulco.
That would be great! If it's OK with you i could also share it with Lee's family who are trying to collect everything Konitz. You can email me about this. Lrpjazz@gmail.com THANK YOU
Yes rapport is the note I was going for. My one 👍 typing confuses me too. Celebrating Don's birthday today by listening to him play with Niehaus Kamuca Cooper Perkins etc. Don was a hell of a good 🥁. Played music rather than 🥁
That was a brilliant conversation, some great questions. Thanks for posting this. I love hearing musicians talking about music.
All the best,
Richard
THANKS MUCH RICHARD! I've posted at least 10 interviews in the past. More to come of course!
I mainly know Konitz for his work with Miles Davis in the "Birth of the Cool" era, but clearly there's more that needs to be discovered about him.
Yes, his discography is immense and there are highlights right into the 2000s. THANK YOU DAVID
Wow. Lots to discover.
What a treat! I've loved Lee's music since my college days (60 years ago). I first heard his work with Kenton, then discovered Birth of the Cool, then his own LPs. There are nice sessions with Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Mulligan. And of course with Warne Marsh. A sound engineer friend sent me a nice private recording with Barry in the Seattle area. I most enjoyed Lee live and those collaborations; last time was at Kuumbwa in Santa Cruz, a year or two before COVID. He was touring with a wonderful European rhythm section, and clearly loved the fire they were building for him.
Thanks for info on the Russo strings set. I'm listening on youtube now. Very nice! This was in the early days of stereo by the major labels. I'd like the sound stage a lot more if the strings were miked by a spaced pair to put some space and room in them, like some of the hipper engineers (Al Schmitt was one) learned to do in later years.
Thanks for these great comments. Yes, he left a rich legacy. Lots of good video performances online too. THANK YOU JIM!
Another great interview, Lee sounded like an amazing guy as well as being a wonderful alto player. I know him best with Tristano. Now I'm going to listen to Birth Of the Cool, haven't heard it in years.
Great--try some of his later free improv stuff too with Bley and many others. THANK YOU GERARD
I enjoined your conversation with Lee and your Grad. students. Lee was here at the University of Toronto many years ago. He gave an inspiring clinic on his concepts.
Say hello to Ralph Bowan for me and thanks for all of your work in this field.
Great story Don. THANK YOU
Nice! Here in Portland we're pretty proud of the fact that Lee stopped by KBOO and gave one of the funniest interviews I ever heard in my life. They ended with an Acapulco version of Body and soul. Best advice? Practice away from your instrument. 🤔 I always wanted to go to Acapulco.
Very cool! If there's a recording of that I'd love to hear it. THANK YOU JAY
There is a recording
I Have it. Taped it off the 📻 it is on a cassette and I could send it to you if you'd like.
That would be great! If it's OK with you i could also share it with Lee's family who are trying to collect everything Konitz. You can email me about this. Lrpjazz@gmail.com THANK YOU
Of course you may. I'll be in touch. It's an absolute delight to do this for you.
The repertoire between you too guys is great. Lee Konitz! Getting set to put MOTION on right now. Thanks Lewis
The rapport, you mean? Yes, we knew each other since about 1980! THANKS
Yes rapport is the note I was going for. My one 👍 typing confuses me too. Celebrating Don's birthday today by listening to him play with Niehaus Kamuca Cooper Perkins etc. Don was a hell of a good 🥁. Played music rather than 🥁