This
Lee Konitz recording is of even greater interest than usual. Altoist
Konitz, in a quintet with valve trombonist
Marshall Brown, pianist
Dick Katz, bassist
Eddie Gomez and drummer
Jack DeJohnette, performs jazz adaptations of three
Bela Bartok piano compositions, a trio of
Dick Katz originals, two of his own pieces (including "Subconscious-Lee") and versions of "Lester Leaps In" and "Body and Soul" that include transcriptions of recorded solos by, respectively,
Lester Young and
Roy Eldridge. A thought-provoking and consistently enjoyable set of music. ~ Scott Yanow