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Sound of Surprise

1999 studio album by Lee Konitz

Sound of Surprise is an album by saxophonist Lee Konitz recorded in 1999 and released on the French RCA Victor label.[1][2]

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Critical reception

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Michael G. Nastos of Allmusic said "Yet another fine recording from Konitz, this adds to an already immense discography that seems to get broader and deeper as it lengthens".[3] In JazzTimes, Doug Ramsey wrote: "Moving deeper into his 70s, Konitz still records prolifically on a variety of labels, pursuing improvisation with a purity of conception and dedication to avoidance of cliches and practiced licks. His ratio of inspiration to parts used has always been one of the highest in jazz. Sound of Surprise demonstrates that Konitz’s originality has not eroded and may, in fact, have increased".[4] On All About Jazz, Marc Corotto noted "Konitz plays with his subtle subversive familiarity. ... Trading saxophone duets and guitar/sax spots, Konitz work is just another day at the office. His understated style rubs off on his partners, all playing in the “less is more” mode".[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Lee Konitz except where noted

  1. "Hi Beck" – 8:19
  2. "Gundula" – 3:47
  3. "Mr. 88" – 4:40
  4. "Bits and Pieces" – 3:01
  5. "Blues Suite" – 7:52
  6. "Friend Lee" – 7:33
  7. "Soddy and Bowl" – 5:40
  8. "Singin'" – 2:28
  9. "Wingin'" (John Abercrombie, Joey Baron, Ted Brown, Marc Johnson, Lee Konitz) – 6:42
  10. "Thingin'" – 7:26
  11. "Crumbles" – 5:34
  12. "Subconscious Lee" – 8:24

Personnel

References

  1. [1]
    Lee Konitz discography accessed May 30, 2017
  2. [2]
    Di Filippo, R., Enciclopedia del Jazz: Lee Konitz accessed May 30, 2017
  3. [3]
    Nastos, Michael G.. Sound of Surprise – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  4. [4]
    Ramsey, D. JazzTimes Review, September 2000
  5. [5]
    Corrotto, M. All About Jazz Review, June 1, 2000
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