Toot Sweet
Lee Konitz · 1982
48 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A lyrical exploration of jazz's emotive depths, blending improvisation with melodic sophistication.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Hear a Rhapsody Start here — The track opens the album with a buoyant energy, featuring intricate melodies that highlight Konitz's signature sound and improvisational flair.
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'Round About Midnight — This extended piece showcases Konitz's interpretative depth, transforming a classic standard into a nuanced exploration of mood and texture.
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Lover Man — With its soulful delivery and rich harmonic progressions, this track exemplifies Konitz's ability to convey deep emotion through minimalistic phrasing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with resolution
- intricate melodies for attentive listening
- wave-like pacing encourages immersion
- evening relaxation with improvisational flair
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in Konitz's catalog, showcasing his jazz evolution without being a standout.
- Career context
- In 1982, Lee Konitz was a well-established figure in the jazz world, recognized for his contributions to the cool jazz movement and bebop. 'Toot Sweet' marked his continued evolution as an artist, following a prolific period that included collaborations with legends like Miles Davis and Stan Getz. This album showcased his refined style and commitment to pushing improvisational boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul Desmond· Stan Getz· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
- 1 I Hear a Rhapsody Start here 4:44
- 2 To Erlinda 5:01
- 3 'Round About Midnight 15:59
- 4 Lover Man 15:34
- 5 Ode 4:49
- 6 Lovelee 2:11
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