The Lee Konitz Nonet

by Lee Konitz

Overview

The Lee Konitz Nonet never really prospered, but they recorded several excellent albums. With such top players as flügelhornist John Eckert, trombonist Jimmy Knepper, and baritonist Ronnie Cuber in the group, and colorful arrangements provided by Sy Johnson, this band's repertoire was as wide as one would expect from a Konitz band. Whether it be the Louis Armstrong-associated "Struttin' with Some Barbeque," a Lester Young-inspired "Sometimes I'm Happy," Charlie Parker's "Chi-Chi," "Giant Steps," or some newer originals, the results are frequently superb.

Product Details

Release Date:	09/09/1997
Label:	Chiaroscuro Records
UPC:	0091454018628
catalogNumber:	186
Rank:	93380

Tracks

1. Fanfare
2. Chi-Chi
3. If You Could See Me Now
4. Sometimes I'm Happy
5. Giant Steps
6. April/April Too
7. Who You
8. Stryker's Dues
9. Fourth Dimension
10. Struttin' With Some Barbecue
11. Hymn Too
12. Jazzspeak

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lee Konitz   Primary Artist,Alto Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone
Ronnie Cuber   Baritone Saxophone
Jimmy Knepper   Trombone
Kenny Washington   Drums
Ben Aronov   Piano
Sam Burtis   Bass Trombone
Burt Collins   Trumpet,Flugelhorn,Piccolo Trumpet
John Eckert   Flugelhorn
Knobby Totah   Bass
Hereo Nonetto   Track Performer

Technical Credits

Tadd Dameron   Composer
Jimmy Knepper   Composer
Lennie Tristano   Composer
Vincent Youmans   Composer
Louis Armstrong   Composer
Irving Caesar   Composer
Lil Hardin   Composer
Hank O'Neal   Producer,Liner Notes
Don Raye   Composer
Carl Sigman   Composer
Leo Meiersdorff   Illustrations,Cover Design
Lil Hardin Armstrong   Composer
Eckert   Composer
Sievert   Composer
Fred Miller   Engineer