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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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