The Lee Konitz Quintet (also called Affinity) is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz recorded in 1977 and released on the Chiaroscuro label.Lee Konitz discography accessed November 24, 2016Di Filippo, R., Enciclopedia del Jazz: Lee Konitz accessed November 24, 2016
Critical reception
Scott Yanow on Allmusic said "the two very complementary saxophonists take explorative solos on eight appealing chord changes, constantly challenging each other. Bob Mover would become much more individual within a few years but on this album it is very much like listening to a teacher and his prize student".
Track listing All compositions by Lee Konitz except where noted. "Affinity" – 4:14 "All the Things You Are" (Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 8:26 "Hi Beck" (Billy Bauer) – 6:25 "Waltz for Debbie" (Bill Evans) – 3:13 "Lennie-Bird" (Lennie Tristano) – 7:43 "Solar" (Miles Davis) – 3:26 "I Didn't Know About You" (Duke Ellington, Bob Russell) – 7:20 "It's You" – 7:42
Personnel Lee Konitz – alto saxophone Bob Mover – alto saxophone Ben Aronov – piano Mike Moore – bass Jim Madison – drums
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