1990 was a “turning point” for me, both in terms of my private life and of my music. It was in that year, in fact, that I decided to open up my way of improvising much more than I had in previous years. I felt that the time was right, despite the current trends or styles. I talked about this with Marc on the occasion of a couple of concerts we did together in the summer of that year and he agreed to explore this new “musical land” along with me ...
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Lee Konitz has recorded for the Italian label Philology almost as often as its namesake, Phil Woods, with the same consistently rewarding results. On this 1988 studio date, the veteran alto saxophonist is joined by the Space Jazz Trio, which includes one of Europe's most talented pianists, Enrico Pieranunzi, bassist Enzo Pietropaoli, and drummer Alfred Kramer.
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SILENCE features bassist Charlie Haden joined by Chet Baker, drummer Billy Higgins, and pianist Enrico Pieranunzi. It was recorded just six months before Baker's death. His sad lyricism is a stirring presence throughout the half-dozen tunes. Haden's "Silence" is like a mournful prayer with Baker's trumpet at the fore.
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