Art of the Duo
Lee Konitz · 1988
40 min · 11 tracks · jazz
Intimate and exploratory, this album captures the nuanced interplay between saxophone and trombone in a jazz conversation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Inclination — This track exemplifies the seamless interplay between Konitz’s saxophone and Mangelsdorff’s trombone, creating a fluid dialogue that defines the album's essence.
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Creole Love Call — A reinterpretation of the classic, this track showcases emotional expressiveness and inventive phrasing, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Matti's Matter — The extended form allows for intricate improvisation, displaying each musician’s technical prowess and deep understanding of jazz language.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like energy fluctuations
- vibrant improvisational exchanges
- thoughtful moments of reflection
- short bursts of melodic joy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek constant high energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1988, Lee Konitz was an established figure in jazz, known for his innovative approach to improvisation. 'Art of the Duo' marked a significant collaboration with trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff, showcasing both artists' mastery and deep musical dialogue. This album followed Konitz's work in the late 1980s that emphasized duo formats, allowing for more spontaneous creativity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul Desmond· Stan Getz· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hot Hut 4:05
- 2 She's as Wild as Springtime 3:17
- 3 Inclination 5:03
- 4 I Wonder What She's Doing Right Now 2:04
- 5 Creole Love Call 4:05
- 6 About Time We Looked at This 1:55
- 7 A Minor Blues in F 3:16
- 8 Matti's Matter 7:43
- 9 Cher Ami 2:54
- 10 En Passant 2:27
- 11 Bloas 3:39
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