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.
The album was re-released on LP by Atlantic Records in 1982, newly remastered by George Piros.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Guardian | [2] |
| 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".[2] 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."[3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz selected this album as part of its suggested Core Collection.[4][8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
References
- ^ "Lee Konitz & Warne Marsh". discogs.com. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ a b Fordham, John. "Lee Konitz With Wayne Marsh". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. "Lee Konitz with Warne Marsh". allmusic.com. Allmusic. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ a b Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008) [1992]. "Lee Konitz". The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). New York: Penguin. p. 836. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 132. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ "Reviews and Ratings of New Popular Albums". books.google.com. Billboard. 17 December 1955. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ Marsh, Peter. "Review of Lee Konitz with Wayne Marsh". bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ Penguin Guide to Jazz: Core Collection List, accessed May 30, 2016
