Lee Konitz & Jimmy Giuffre - Lee Konitz Meets Jimmy Giuffre [Yellow Vinyl]

Cat. no: VNL22707
Format: LP Yellow Vinyl
Barcode: 3770024957075
Release Date: 17 Jan 2025
Genre: Jazz

This album is often recommended for fans of modern jazz and is considered a notable addition to the discography of Lee Konitz and Jimmy Giuffre

It exemplifes the ethos of jazz as a medium for exploration and innovation, with a focus on personal expression and artistic dialogue. Released in 1959, featuring two infuential fgures in the genre this album captures a signifcant moment in jazz history, showcasing a unique collaboration that emphasizes improvisation and melodic exploration. In the late 1950s, jazz was undergoing signifcant transformations, with movements such as cool jazz, hard bop, and avantgarde emerging. Lee Konitz and Jimmy Giuffre were both pivotal fgures in the cool jazz scene, and their collaboration was a meeting of two innovative minds. Known for his smooth tone and lyrical improvisation, Konitz was infuenced by the bebop movement and studied under legendary fgures like Lennie Tristano. He often pushed the boundaries of traditional jazz through his emphasis on melody and harmony. Jimmy Giuffre was notable for his unique approach to composition and improvisation, often incorporating elements of classical music and folk traditions. He was a key fgure in the West Coast jazz scene and known for his use of space and silence in music. The album features a mix of standards and original compositions, highlighting the artists' ability to reinterpret familiar melodies with Giuffre's arrangements often incorporate complex harmonies, while Konitz's playing brings a sense of lyricism and warmth: an essential listen for fans of jazz.

Tracks: Palo Alto / Darn That Dream / When Your Lover Has Gone / Cork 'n' Bib / Somp'm Outa' Nothin' / Someone to Watch Over Me / Uncharted / Moonlight in Vermont / The Song Is You

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