Live at Birdland (Lee Konitz album)
| Live at Birdland | |
|---|---|
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| Live album by | |
| Released | June 7, 2011 |
| Recorded | December 9–10, 2009 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | ECM |
Live at Birdland is an album by saxophonist Lee Konitz, with pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Paul Motian.
Background
[edit]Three of the four musicians on this album – Konitz, Mehldau, and Haden – had recorded together in 1996 and 1997.[1]
Music and recording
[edit]All six tracks are standards.[2] The album was recorded at New York's Birdland club on December 9 and 10, 2009.[3] No set list was used; instead, "Konitz or Mehldau would back his way into a classic of his choosing, and the others would join in".[4]
Critical reception
[edit]Reviews of the album were mixed. The Daily Telegraph suggested that "Konitz's solos are masterly in their economy, but one senses the other players lowering their voices in respect."[5] John Fordham was enthusiastic, and described it as a "captivating live set".[6]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| The Daily Telegraph | [5] |
| The Guardian | [6] |
Track listing
[edit]- "Lover Man" – 12:05
- "Lullaby Of Birdland" – 12:05
- "Solar" – 11:39
- "I Fall in Love Too Easily" – 10:17
- "You Stepped out of a Dream" – 11:49
- "Oleo" – 15:19
Personnel
[edit]- Lee Konitz – alto sax
- Brad Mehldau – piano
- Charlie Haden – bass
- Paul Motian – drums
References
[edit]- ^ Dryden, Ken "Lee Konitz – Another Shade of Blue". AllMusic. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
- ^ a b Freeman, Phil "Lee Konitz / Brad Mehldau / Charlie Haden / Paul Motian Live at Birdland". AllMusic. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ "Live at Birdland – Project" (December 5, 2016). ECM Records.
- ^ Beuttler, Bill (May 17, 2011) "Lee Konitz/Brad Mehldau/Charlie Haden/Paul Motian – Live at Birdland". JazzTimes.
- ^ a b Hewett, Ivan (June 9, 2011) "Lee Konitz, Brad Mehldau, Charlie Haden and Paul Motian: Live at Birdland, CD Review". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ a b Fordham, John (May 12, 2016) "Lee Konitz/Brad Mehldau: Live at Birdland – Review". The Guardian.