Lee Konitz with Warne Marsh
1955 studio album by Lee Konitz with Warne Marsh
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Lee Konitz with Warne Marsh is a 1955 studio album by jazz saxophonists Lee Konitz and Warne Marsh. The Atlantic catalogue number was SD 1217.[1] It was recorded on June 14, 1955, at Coastal Studios in New York City.
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| Studio album by Lee Konitz with Warne Marsh | ||||
| Released | December 1955 | |||
| Recorded | June 14, 1955 in New York City | |||
| Genre | Cool jazz | |||
| Length | 42:23 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Nesuhi Ertegun | |||
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The album was re-released on LP by Atlantic Records in 1982, newly remastered by George Piros.
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Guardian | [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz |  [4] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [5] |
Billboard said, "This album is remarkable not only for the superb modern musicianship...but for their successful use of varied old and new jazz sources."[6]
John Fordham of The Guardian said that "if these two saxophonists play with an even, almost chilly undemonstrativeness, their melodic ingenuity is dazzling".[3] Peter Marsh, writing for BBC Music, said, "Graceful, intelligent improvising that swings - what more could you want? Highly recommended."[7] Scott Yanow, writing for AllMusic, said that they "always made for a perfect team."[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz selected this album as part of its suggested Core Collection.[4][8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Topsy" | Edgar Battle; Eddie Durham | 5:29 |
| 2. | "There Will Never Be Another You" | Harry Warren | 4:49 |
| 3. | "I Can't Get Started" | Vernon Duke | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Donna Lee" | Charlie Parker | 6:17 |
| 5. | "Two Not One" | Lennie Tristano | 5:35 |
| 6. | "Don't Squawk" | Oscar Pettiford | 7:20 |
| 7. | "Ronnie's Line" | Ronnie Ball | 3:10 |
| 8. | "Background Music" | Warne Marsh | 5:45 |
Personnel
- Lee Konitz – alto saxophone
- Warne Marsh – tenor saxophone
- Sal Mosca – piano (tracks 2, 4–6, 8)
- Ronnie Ball – piano (track 7)
- Billy Bauer – guitar
- Oscar Pettiford – double bass
- Kenny Clarke – drums
Production
- Nesuhi Ertegun – producer
- Claude Nobs – producer (reissue)
- William Claxton – photography