Name: The Complete 1956 Quartets
Brand: Lee Konitz

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Bonus disc: No

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EJC55773

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-15

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8436559469227

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Lee Konitz

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Jazz

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Essential Jazz Classic

Welcome to Essential Jazz Classic, a Spanish label specializing in reissuing classic jazz albums. With a focus on preserving and celebrating the rich history of jazz music, our label brings you timeless recordings from some of the greatest jazz artists of all time.

At Essential Jazz Classic, we understand the importance of keeping these iconic albums alive for future generations to enjoy. Our dedication to quality ensures that each reissue is meticulously remastered to capture the essence and brilliance of the original recordings.

As a label operating in Europe, we have access to a vast catalog of jazz albums that are in the public domain. This allows us to curate an extensive collection featuring legendary artists such as *Miles Davis*, *John Coltrane*, *Ella Fitzgerald*, and many more.

Lee Konitz was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Born on October 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, he made a significant impact on the jazz scene until his passing on April 15, 2020 in Greenwich Village, New York City.

Konitz's unique style and improvisational skills set him apart from his contemporaries. He drew inspiration from artists such as *Sonny Stitt*, *Art Pepper*, and *Gerry Mulligan*. His collaborations with musicians like *Warne Marsh*, *Art Farmer*, and *Kenny Dorham* further showcased his versatility.

Throughout his career, Konitz worked with renowned jazz groups including the *Lennie Tristano Sextet* and the *Gerry Mulligan Quartet*. His contributions to albums by iconic figures like *Dexter Gordon*, *Benny Golson*, and *Sonny Rollins* solidified his reputation as a respected musician.

This release presents the complete contents of the original Atlantic label LPs Worthwhile Konitz and Inside Hi Fi which contain all of Konitz' 1956 quartet recordings, among the highlights are the sides featuring Konitz, Jimmy Rowles, Leroy Vinnegar and Shelly Manne. This exact formation would never record again. The complete 1957 LP The Real Lee Konitz (also originally issued by Atlantic) has been added as a bonus. It showcases Konitz in a quartet setting again on most of the album.

Tracks: The Nearness Of You / Like Someone In Love / Don't Explain / Some Of These Days / Close Your Eyes / You’re Driving Me Crazy / Don’t Blame Me / Sweet And Lovely / Cork 'n' Bib / Everything Happens To Me / Kary’s Trance / Indiana / You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To / Star Eyes / Nesuhi’s Instant / I Remember You / All Of Me / Straightaway / Foolin’ Myself / You Go To My Head / My Melancholy Baby / Pennies In Minor / Sweet And Lovely / Easy Living / Midway

The Complete 1956 Quartets

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