January 25–February 1, 2001
critic pick|jazz
Alto saxophonist Lee Konitz was merely 21 years of age in 1948, when he played on Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool (Capitol). During the next decade, he would emerge as a relentlessly individual alto voice, and the most convincing evangelist of the Gospel of Lennie Tristano. Today, at 73, Konitz shows no signs of complacency; he has recently released a winning anthology of original compositions (Sound of Surprise, RCA Victor) as well as a thoughtful chamber album (Lee Konitz & The Axis String Quartet Play French Impressionist Music From the 20th Century, Palmetto).
Sat., Jan. 27, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Chris’ Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St., 215-568-3131.