Live at the Berlin Jazz Days 1980 cover

Live at the Berlin Jazz Days 1980

Lee Konitz · 1982

45 min · 8 tracks · bebop

A vibrant exploration of improvisation that showcases Konitz's fluid saxophone over intricate jazz arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative mood exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Live at the Berlin Jazz Days 1980' was released in 1982, Lee Konitz was an established figure in jazz, known for his work in bebop and cool jazz. This live album captures a moment when Konitz was actively engaging with new audiences, following decades of influential recordings since his debut in the late 1940s.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul Desmond· Stan Getz· Ornette Coleman

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Invitation 5:45
  • 2 No. 317 East 32nd Street 4:37
  • 3 A Ballad for Lennie 7:35
  • 4 Improvisation No. 53 5:56
  • 5 Just a Blues 5:40
  • 6 Star Eyes 5:32
  • 7 Noblesse Oblige 5:44
  • 8 Subconsciously 4:50

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