Brazilian Serenade

Lee Konitz

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Brazilian Serenade Review

by Ken Dryden

Lee Konitz has long been a versatile jazz musician, adaptable to many different styles. This Brazilian-flavored session is one of two that the alto saxophonist recorded during the mid-'90s for Venus; his session partners include trumpeter Tom Harrell, guitarist Romero Lubambo, pianist David Kikoski (who mostly sticks to electric piano), bassist David Fink, drummer Duduka Da Fonseca, and percussionist Waltinho Anastácio. As expected, Konitz's light sound works well with the Brazilian favorites they perform, with Harrell being a particularly inspired foil for the leader. The works of Antonio Carlos Jobim are well represented, including breezy takes of "Favela" and "Wave." Harrell's lyrical "September" (featuring him in a fine muted solo) and Konitz's "Brazilian Serenade" also fit the mood of this relaxing CD very well. This rewarding release is well worth investigating.

Track Listing

Title/Composer Performer Time Stream
1
Favela
Lee Konitz feat: Lee Konitz & Brazilian Band 07:20 SpotifyAmazon
2
Once I Loved
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Lee Konitz feat: Lee Konitz & Brazilian Band 06:31 SpotifyAmazon
3
Recado Bossa Nova
Lee Konitz feat: Lee Konitz & Brazilian Band 05:23 SpotifyAmazon
4
September
Lee Konitz feat: Lee Konitz & Brazilian Band 06:05 SpotifyAmazon
5
Dindi
Lee Konitz feat: Lee Konitz & Brazilian Band 07:19 SpotifyAmazon
6
Wave
Lee Konitz feat: Lee Konitz & Brazilian Band 05:42 SpotifyAmazon
7
Meditation
Lee Konitz feat: Lee Konitz & Brazilian Band 06:37 SpotifyAmazon
8
Brazilian Serenade
Lee Konitz feat: Lee Konitz & Brazilian Band 07:45 SpotifyAmazon
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