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Released | June 7, 2011 |
Recorded | December 9–10, 2009 |
Genre | Jazz |
Label | ECM |
Live at Birdland is an album by saxophonist Lee Konitz, with pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Paul Motian.
Three of the four musicians on this album – Konitz, Mehldau, and Haden – had recorded together in 1996 and 1997. [1]
All six tracks are standards. [2] The album was recorded at New York's Birdland club on December 9 and 10, 2009. [3] No set list was used; instead, "Konitz or Mehldau would back his way into a classic of his choosing, and the others would join in". [4]
Reviews of the album were mixed. The Daily Telegraph suggested that "Konitz's solos are masterly in their economy, but one senses the other players lowering their voices in respect." [5] John Fordham was enthusiastic, and described it as a "captivating live set". [6]
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Live at Birdland | |
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Live album by | |
Released | June 7, 2011 |
Recorded | December 9–10, 2009 |
Genre | Jazz |
Label | ECM |
Live at Birdland is an album by saxophonist Lee Konitz, with pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Paul Motian.
Three of the four musicians on this album – Konitz, Mehldau, and Haden – had recorded together in 1996 and 1997. [1]
All six tracks are standards. [2] The album was recorded at New York's Birdland club on December 9 and 10, 2009. [3] No set list was used; instead, "Konitz or Mehldau would back his way into a classic of his choosing, and the others would join in". [4]
Reviews of the album were mixed. The Daily Telegraph suggested that "Konitz's solos are masterly in their economy, but one senses the other players lowering their voices in respect." [5] John Fordham was enthusiastic, and described it as a "captivating live set". [6]
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Daily Telegraph | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Guardian | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |