One of the lesser-known
Lee Konitz albums, this LP (which has not been reissued yet on CD) features the altoist joined by six brass and a rhythm section for eight
Jimmy Giuffre arrangements. The shouting brass contrasts well with
Konitz's cool-toned solos and together they perform eight underplayed standards. Guitarist
Jim Hall and pianist
Bill Evans (who are on four songs apiece) are major assets behind
Konitz on this pleasing set. ~ Scott Yanow