Altoist
Lee Konitz certainly covers a lot of ground on this Soul Note CD. Performing with his recent discovery
Peggy Stern on piano, guitarist
Vic Juris, bassist
Harvie Swartz, drummer
Jeff Williams and percussionist
Guilherme Franco,
Konitz and his players perform everything from jams in the
Lennie Tristano tradition and Brazilian pieces that are almost pop-oriented to free improvisations.
Stern is quite impressive throughout the date. Classically trained, she proves from the start that she has a real talent at improvisation and is not afraid to take chances.
Konitz sounds inspired by her presence and their interplay makes this an easily recommended set for adventurous listeners. ~ Scott Yanow