Live at the Half Note
Lee Konitz · 1994
96 min · 12 tracks · bebop
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation where lyrical saxophone lines dance over intricate rhythm sections.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady improvisation for focused listening
- intimate atmosphere for late nights
- exploratory themes across long tracks
- lyrical saxophone lines enchant deeply
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek high-energy party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Live at the Half Note' was released in 1994, Lee Konitz had established himself as a pivotal figure in jazz, known for his unique voice on the alto saxophone. This album showcases his enduring artistry during a period when he was transitioning into a more collaborative approach, embracing live performance's spontaneity after decades of studio work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul Desmond· Stan Getz· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Palo Alto 9:16
- 2 How About You 9:17
- 3 My Melancholy Baby 6:56
- 4 Scrapple From the Apple 7:55
- 5 You Stepped Out of a Dream 7:41
- 6 317 E 32nd 7:44
Disc 2
- 1 April 8:47
- 2 It’s You or No One 8:12
- 3 Just Friends 5:44
- 4 Baby, Baby All the Time 8:34
- 5 Lennie-Bird 8:42
- 6 Subconscious-Lee 7:41
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