Strings for Holiday by Lee Konitz - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Always eager to record in new situations, on this CD Lee Konitz is showcased with a string sextet (two violins, violas and cellos), bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Matt Wilson. The cool-toned altoist pays tribute during a dozen songs to both Billie Holiday and (in a more subtle fashion) tenor great Lester Young, two of his early idols. Daniel Schnyder contributed all of the arrangements for the set. Rather than weighing down the proceedings, Schnyder has the strings adding rich harmonies and phrases that seem to anticipate the leader's phrases, and they even swing. Lee Konitz, who added a vibrato to his sound for the project so he could recreate some of Billie Holiday's feeling, handles the ballads and medium-tempo material beautifully. Highlights include "The Man I Love," "I Cried For You," "All Of Me" and "Easy Living." A memorable and heartfelt effort by all concerned.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo

1. With the Devil On The Backseat

Primary Artist: John Clark; Main Performer
Bass: Michael Formanek; Performer
Flute: Hubert Laws; Performer
Saxophone: Daniel Schnyder; Performer
Trombone: Dave Taylor
Jim Pugh; Performer
Trumpet: Michael Mossman; Performer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Artist: John Clark; Production

2. Water

Primary Artist: John Clark; Main Performer
Bass: Michael Formanek; Performer
Flute: Hubert Laws; Performer
Saxophone: Daniel Schnyder; Performer
Trombone: Dave Taylor
Jim Pugh; Performer
Trumpet: Michael Mossman; Performer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Artist: John Clark; Production

3. Samiel

Primary Artist: John Clark; Main Performer
Bass: Michael Formanek; Performer
Flute: Hubert Laws; Performer
Saxophone: Daniel Schnyder; Performer
Trombone: Dave Taylor
Jim Pugh; Performer
Trumpet: Michael Mossman; Performer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Artist: John Clark; Production

4. Angst

Primary Artist: John Clark; Main Performer
Bass: Michael Formanek; Performer
Flute: Hubert Laws; Performer
Saxophone: Daniel Schnyder; Performer
Trombone: Dave Taylor
Jim Pugh; Performer
Trumpet: Michael Mossman; Performer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Artist: John Clark; Production

5. Cairo

by Daniel Schnyder

Primary Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Main Performer
Cello: Daniel Pezzotti; Performer
Saxophone: Daniel Schnyder; Performer
Violin: Adam Taubitz
Alejandro Rutkauskas
Akiko Hasegawa; Performer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Production

6. Cairo Cadenza

by Daniel Schnyder

Primary Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Main Performer
Cello: Daniel Pezzotti; Performer
Saxophone: Daniel Schnyder; Performer
Violin: Adam Taubitz
Alejandro Rutkauskas
Akiko Hasegawa; Performer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Production

7. Mister M

by Daniel Schnyder

Primary Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Main Performer
Cello: Daniel Pezzotti; Performer
Saxophone: Daniel Schnyder; Performer
Violin: Adam Taubitz
Alejandro Rutkauskas
Akiko Hasegawa; Performer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Production

8. Wedding Song

by Daniel Schnyder

Primary Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Main Performer
Cello: Daniel Pezzotti; Performer
Saxophone: Daniel Schnyder; Performer
Violin: Adam Taubitz
Alejandro Rutkauskas
Akiko Hasegawa; Performer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Production

9. No Smoking

by Daniel Schnyder

Primary Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Main Performer
Cello: Daniel Pezzotti; Performer
Saxophone: Daniel Schnyder; Performer
Violin: Adam Taubitz
Alejandro Rutkauskas
Akiko Hasegawa; Performer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Production

10. Short Life

by Daniel Schnyder

Primary Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Main Performer
Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Production

11. Memories

by Daniel Schnyder

Primary Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Main Performer
Artist: Daniel Schnyder; Production

12. Tarantula

Primary Artist: John Clark; Main Performer
Bass: Andy Mckee; Performer
Flute: Thomas Chapin; Performer
Percussion: Bobby Sanabria; Performer
Saxophone: Daniel Schnyder; Performer
Trombone: Dave Taylor
Jim Pugh; Performer
Trumpet: Michael Mossman; Performer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Composer: Daniel Schnyder; Composer
Artist: John Clark; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 54 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Hard Bop, Holiday Music

Label

ENJA RECORDS Matthias Winckelmann

Music Distribution Service

Naxos of America Inc.

Country

Germany

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 29, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

63757930426