Peacemeal
Lee Konitz · 1970
60 min · 13 tracks · bebop
A cerebral blend of intricate bebop improvisations and lyrical melodies, reflecting Konitz's innovative spirit.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with peaks cerebral improvisations for focus intricate melodies for deep listening
- Context
- By 1970, Lee Konitz was an established figure in jazz, known for his unique approach to improvisation. 'Peacemeal' arrived during a prolific period post his classic collaborations with artists like Miles Davis and Stan Getz, showcasing his evolution as a leader and composer in the genre.
- If you like
- bebop
Peacemeal is an album by Lee Konitz, released in 1970. A cerebral blend of intricate bebop improvisations and lyrical melodies, reflecting Konitz's innovative spirit. 'Peacemeal' is notable for its avant-garde interpretations of jazz standards and original compositions, contributing to the ongoing dialogue in jazz about form and structure. The album has been critically recognized for its artistic depth, affirming Konitz's place within the jazz lexicon during the genre's transformative years. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Peacemeal sound like?
A cerebral blend of intricate bebop improvisations and lyrical melodies, reflecting Konitz's innovative spirit. Rooted in bebop.
What makes Peacemeal by Lee Konitz notable?
'Peacemeal' is notable for its avant-garde interpretations of jazz standards and original compositions, contributing to the ongoing dialogue in jazz about form and structure. The album has been critically recognized for its artistic depth, affirming Konitz's place within the jazz lexicon during the genre's transformative years. By 1970, Lee Konitz was an established figure in jazz, known for his unique approach to improvisation. 'Peacemeal' arrived during a prolific period post his classic collaborations with artists like Miles Davis and Stan Getz, showcasing his evolution as a leader and composer in the genre.
Who is Peacemeal for?
Peacemeal works well if you're into dynamic exploration with peaks, cerebral improvisations for focus and intricate melodies for deep listening.
How many songs are on Peacemeal?
Peacemeal has 13 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Thumbs Under, for Piano (Mikrokosmos, Volume 4/ 98), Sz. 107/4/98, BB 105/98 3:16
- 2 Lester Leaps In 3:26
- 3 Village Joke, for Piano (Mikrokosmos, Volume 5/ 130), Sz. 107/5/130, BB 105/130 4:09
- 4 Something to Sing 4:13
- 5 Peacemeal Standout 7:08
- 6 Body and Soul 5:09
- 7 Stamping Dance, for Piano (Mikrokosmos, Volume 5/ 128), Sz. 107/5/128, BB 105/128 5:02
- 8 Fourth Dimension 4:39
- 9 Second Thoughts 3:10
- 10 Subconscious-Lee 4:15
- 11 Lester Leaps In (take 4) 3:23
- 12 Body and Soul (take 3) Standout 6:37
- 13 Subconscious-Lee (take 6) Standout 5:54
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