"Meticulously researched, detailed and documented, this long
awaited overview justly establishes Konitz as one of the most
consistently brilliant, adventurous and original improvisers in the
jazz tradition--a genius as rare as Bird himself."--John Zorn
"Hamilton's work may well mark the inception of a format new to
writing on Western music, one which avoids both the
self-aggrandizing of autobiography and the stylized
subjectification of biography."--"The Wire" "An extraordinary
approach to a biography, with the man himself speaking for extended
sessions. The main vibration I felt from Lee's words was total
honesty, almost to a fault. Konitz shows himself to be an acute
observer of the scene, full of wisdom and deep musical insights,
relevant to any historical period regardless of style. The asides
by noted musicians are beautifully woven throughout the pages. I
couldn't put the book down--it is the definition of a living
history."--David Liebman The preeminent altoist associated with the
"cool" school of jazz, Lee Konitz was one of the few saxophonists
of his generation to forge a unique sound independent of the
influence of Charlie Parker. In the late 1940s, Konitz began his
career with the Claude Thornhill band, during which time he came
into contact with Miles Davis, with whom he would later work on the
legendary "Birth of the Cool" sessions. Konitz is perhaps best
known through his association with Lennie Tristano, under whose
influence much of his sound evolved, and for his work with Stan
Kenton and Warne Marsh. His recordings have ranged from cool bop to
experimental improvisation and have appeared on such labels as
Prestige, Atlantic, Verve, and Polydor. Crafted out of
numerousinterviews between the author and his subject, the book
offers a unique look at the story of Lee Konitz's life and music,
detailing Konitz's own insights into his musical education and his
experiences with such figures as Miles Davis, Stan Kenton, Warne
Marsh, Lennie Tristano, Charles Mingus, Bud Powell, and Bill Evans.
Andy Hamilton is a jazz pianist and contributor to major jazz and
contemporary music magazines. He teaches philosophy, and the
history and aesthetics of jazz, at Durham University in the United
Kingdom. He is also the author of the book "Aesthetics and Music"
(Continuum 2007). Joe Lovano is a Grammy Award-winning tenor
saxophonist. His most recent album is "Streams of Expression,"
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