Lee Konitz

These somewhat rare recordings were made in 1956 when altoist Lee Konitz went on tour with the great Swedish baritonist Lars Gullin. Konitz, who also plays tenor on one tune and baritone on two others, works well with this complementary group which includes the tenor of Hans Koller, a second baritonist and a German rhythm section. Pianist Roland Kovac contributed three of the originals, Konitz brought in three others, Gullin contributed “Late Summer” and the group stretches out on the lone standard “I’m Getting Sentimental over You.” The fresh material and interesting combination of saxophonists make this European import LP of above average interest to bop and cool jazz fans