The 1954
Lee Konitz Quartet did not last long but they did record some worthwhile performances that still sound fresh over 40 years later. In addition to eight selections (highlighted by "Bop Goes the Leesel," "Mean to Me," "I'll Remember April" and "Limehouse Blues"), there are six previously unissued alternate takes included on this attractive 1989 CD. Altoist
Konitz is ably assisted by pianist
Ronnie Ball, bassist
Peter Ind and drummer
Jeff Morton on cool/bop performances which give one a good sampling of how
Konitz sounded in his early prime.