Spirits is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz recorded in 1971 and released on the Milestone label.Fitzgerald. M., Milestone label discography, accessed June 3, 2015Lee Konitz discography accessed June 3, 2016Jazzlists: Milestone Records 9000 series discography accessed June 3, 2016Fantasy Records Catalog: OJC 1000 series accessed June 3, 2016
Critical reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic said "Altoist Lee Konitz revisits his roots in pianist Lennie Tristano's music on this enjoyable recording ...this is excellent music and finds altoist Lee Konitz in creative form".
Track listing All compositions by Lennie Tristano unless noted. "Baby" – 4:23 "Dreams" – 5:12 "Two Not One" – 5:35 "Hugo's Head" (Lee Konitz) – 3:39 "Background Music" (Warne Marsh) – 3:59 "Lennie-Bird" – 4:37 "Wow" – 4:26 "Kary's Trance" (Konitz) – 6:29 "Another 'Nother" (Konitz) – 6:07
Personnel Lee Konitz – alto saxophone Sal Mosca – piano Ron Carter – bass (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 9) Mousey Alexander – drums (tracks 3, 4, 6 & 9)
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