![]() ![]() “I Remember You” has Konitz going through the chord changes with his unique cool toned alto a step ahead of the bass and right along with Jones. Sonny Dallas, on bass, is rock solid, with a beat that is steady as a metronome. Elvin shows here that he can play both softly, and at a fast tempo, giving a propulsive push to Konitz. ![]() However, the August 1961 session, comprising five standards, is the one to purchase as it has the original session, with the inimitable Elvin Jones on drums. ![]() Motion was released in the 1990s as a Verve Elite CD selection, with additional tracks incorporating Nick Stabulas on drums from earlier sessions. He continues playing today with his talent for improvisation still strong and intact. Motion has always been one of the most popular Lee Konitz recordings, and that is saying something since Lee’s career has covered over six decades and well over one hundred recordings as a leader. (Lee Konitz, alto sax Sonny Dallas, bass Elvin Jones, drums) Lee Konitz – Motion – Verve/ Speakers Corner Records (Germany) – 180gm LP stereo (1961) ****½: ![]()
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