Lee Konitz • Blazilian 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.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/brazilian-serenade-mw0000765545

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Reseña de Ken Dryden
Lee Konitz ha sido durante mucho tiempo un músico de jazz versátil, adaptable a muchos estilos diferentes. Esta sesión con sabor brasileño es una de las dos que el saxofonista alto grabó a mediados de los 90 para Venus; sus compañeros de sesión son el trompetista Tom Harrell, el guitarrista Romero Lubambo, el pianista David Kikoski (que se dedica sobre todo al piano eléctrico), el bajista David Fink, el batería Duduka Da Fonseca y el percusionista Waltinho Anastácio. Como era de esperar, el sonido ligero de Konitz funciona bien con los favoritos brasileños que interpretan, siendo Harrell un papel especialmente inspirado para el líder. Las obras de Antonio Carlos Jobim están bien representadas, incluyendo las alegres tomas de «Favela» y «Wave». La lírica «September» de Harrell (en la que se luce con un buen solo de sordina) y la «Brazilian Serenade» de Konitz también encajan muy bien en el ambiente de este relajante CD. Merece la pena investigar este gratificante lanzamiento.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/brazilian-serenade-mw0000765545

Tracks:
1 - Favela
Composed By – A.C. Jobim - 7:28
2 - Once I Loved
Composed By – A.C. Jobim - 6:27
3 - Recado Bossa Nova
Composed By – D. Ferreira - 5:20
4 - September
Composed By – T. Harrell - 6:01
5 - Dindi
Composed By – A.C. Jobim - 7:16
6 - Wave
Composed By – A.C. Jobim - 5:34
7 - Meditation
Composed By – A.C. Jobim - 6:32
8 - Brazilian Serenade
Composed By – L. Konitz - 7:44


Credits:
    Alto Saxophone – Lee Konitz
    Bass – David Fink -     Drums – Duduka Dafonseca -     Guitar – Romero Lubambo
    Mastered By – Shuji Kitamura
    Percussion – Waltinho Anastacio -     Photography By – John Abbott (7)
    Producer, Mastered By – Tetsuo Hara
    Trumpet – Tom Harrell

Recorded at Sear Sound Recording Studio on March 20-22, 1996 in New York.

Label:    Venus Records (5) – TKCV-35018
Country: Japan
Released:    Nov 21, 1996
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Bossa Nova, Post Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/2405853-Lee-Konitz-The-Brazilian-Band-Brazilian-Serenade

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