Figure & Spirit is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz, recorded in 1976 and released on the Progressive label.Lee Konitz discography accessed November 24, 2016Jazzology: Progressive Records album details, accessed November 24, 2016Di Filippo, R., Enciclopedia del Jazz: Lee Konitz accessed November 24, 2016
Critical reception
Scott Yanow on AllMusic said that, "although there are a few minor mistakes, the music is quite exciting and spontaneous... Brown was the best possible substitute for Warne Marsh (Konitz's original choice for the record) and sounds in prime form. It's worth acquiring by fans of straight-ahead jazz".
Track listing All compositions by Lee Konitz except where noted. "Figure and Spirit" - 6:50 "Dream Stepper" - 8:19 "Smog Eyes" (Ted Brown) - 7:25 "April" (Lennie Tristano) - 10:05 "Without You Man" - 5:22 "Dig It" (Brown) - 4:46 "Feather Bed" (Brown) - 7:04 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel Lee Konitz - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone Ted Brown (saxophonist) - tenor saxophone Albert Dailey - piano Rufus Reid - bass Joe Chambers - drums
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