Lee Konitz at Storyville


Lee Konitz at Storyville is a live album by saxophonist Lee Konitz featuring performances recorded at the Storyville nightclub in Boston and which was originally released as a 10-inch LP on George Wein's Storyville label. It was recorded on January 5, 1954.

Reception

On Allmusic, Scott Yanow wrote "This excellent set gives one a definitive look at altoist Lee Konitz at a period of time when he was breaking away from being a sideman and a student of Lennie Tristano and asserting himself as a leader. With pianist Ronnie Ball, bassist Percy Heath, and drummer Alan Levitt, Konitz explores a variety of his favorite chord changes, some of which were disguised by newer melodies".

Track listing

All compositions by Lee Konitz except where noted
  1. Introduction by John McLelland – 0:52 Additional track on reissue
  2. "Hi Beck" – 7:38
  3. "If I Had You" – 11:19 Additional track on reissue
  4. "Subconscious Lee" – 5:34
  5. "Sound Lee" – 6:39
  6. "Foolin' Myself" – 6:01 Additional track on reissue
  7. Introduction by John McLelland – 0:45 Additional track on reissue
  8. "Ablution" – 4:43 Additional track on reissue
  9. "These Foolish Things" – 4:09
  10. End Announcement by John McLelland – 0:39 Additional track on reissue

Personnel