Lee Konitz & Bill Evans in Paris 1965

[@jeffdawson2786]

In this kind of setting, Komtiz didn’t “solo” in the conventional cool sense, he played in such a way to leave space for the other members. He was the quiet revolutionary who never ceased to truly improvise for the moment. While all the post-Parker gunslingers took the spotlight, Lee chose other contexts, making anybody he played with a better musician. This is timeless footage. Thanks. ❤️

[@alansenzaki4148]

That's why Konitz is my favorite altoist!

[@spensert4933]

Well put. Bill also as you know wanted to be part of a whole. Makes not much sense to me.

[@spensert4933]

And he's a bit out there like post parkers especially without piano? Or hints at it.

[@tomsmith522]

Jeff Dawson. ... very well stated, you really verbalize my thoughts about Lee Konitz.... thanks again 🎵🎶🎷🎼😎🆒

[@davidmaslow399]

So agree!

[@dianebonneau2350]

What a treasure. Vibrant and powerful 💥🌺

[@BryanWoy]

Lee Konitz: alto sax, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen: double bass; Alan Dawson: drums, Bill Evans: piano. 1. What's New? 2. (10:41) All the Things You Are; 3. (25:33) Detour Ahead. 4. (31:03) My Melancholy Baby..

[@spensert4933]

What a set list. Are they trying to make our hearts explode and perish?

[@davidmaslow399]

Possibly the most burnin rythmn section I've ever heard!

[@smythe555]

I miss Mr Konitz. Nobody ever told me to check out Lee - it just happened, almost by accident, when I put "You And Lee" on at a record store. What I heard on the headphones turned me completely around, in the greatest possible way; paved my pathway as an improvisor. I will always thank Lee for that, and did thank him, in person. He even signed my copy of "You And Lee". Still have it.

[@champignondeParis]

Konitz left us with an exceptionally large catalog of recordings and a novel approach to learning improvisation. Unique tone and lines that were influenced by Bird without being a copy like many of his peers at the time. 92 years, not a bad legacy.

[@chrishollandsworth6700]

Thats actually really cool. ^wholesome jealous

[@sthomper89512]

the motion lp is brilliant.

[@alphonsepetitboudu6552]

Dans le même festival de Jazz de Paris 165 à la Mutualité, le même soir, Sonny Rollins en trio avec Gilbert Rovère et Art Taylor puis Ornette Coleman en trio avec David Isenzon et Charles Moffett. Filmé et enregistré par l'ORTF aussi!

[@spensert4933]

Like many jazz folks Lee doesn't come out and at you. You have to come to him. Great artists create worlds.

[@darrellscott2483]

A great comment here. Very insightful.

[@BryanCanonMusic]

Lee Konitz is like a slow burn... he has that sustained fire in his solos though at times it may be a small fire. True improvisor in every sense of the word.

[@spensert4933]

Jazz foreplay. The ladies must have dug it. Tension and ease.

[@witchitawineman]

Detour Ahead. Achingly beautiful. The space, the timing and time signature changes, and sometimes, just a single note..

[@joelleeoberstone3155]

Amazing video of the magical Lee Kontiz. Incredible audio! Very, very good video quality as well. What a treasure this concert is. Thank you so much! Gladly subscribing. Merci beaucoup pour ce beau concert.

[@davidmaslow399]

Such an infectious groove!

[@educabellomusic]

Thanks Lee for so much inspiration!!!!

[@johnfousek8991]

Mastery all the way around. Thank you for posting. I’ve never heard the great Alan Dawson with either Konitz or Evans, let alone both together. Marvelous! And as always, Mr. Konitz plays uniquely (unique-Lee :)

[@EdOConnor]

Alan's solo at the 38 minute mark!!

[@DouglasF68]

Dawson brushes along with the melody. Awesome sauce!!!!!!!!!

[@DaveFrank]

Man does Lee sound GRREAT here!

[@benoitbaud664]

Beauty Lee ! Merci.

[@davidmaslow399]

Unbelievably Fine!

[@davidmaslow399]

One of the Baddest grooves I've ever heard and I've head alot!

[@dr.chrisketo7193]

Which groove….? Boaring

[@Ron239]

Bill starts about 26 minutes in, with "Detour Ahead."

[@alansenzaki4148]

Wow. Thanks for posting!

[@acevaptsarov8410]

legends

[@agnusize]

Que beleza!

[@chrishollandsworth6700]

How does Bill play better without looking at anything, than I do looking at everything?

[@cojo9102]

Looking at him in Paris now

[@alphonsepetitboudu6552]

Paris 1965 évidemment

[@jiyujizai]

💙🌼😃🍀

[@jiyujizai]

🌱💚🌼😃

[@theopaopa1]

25:44

[@eliserozling9043]

is that Scott La Faro on Bass? If this was really filmed in 65 it couldn't be him, as he died tragically in 1961' but it looks and sounds just like him... Anyone know the bassist, or the actual year?

[@champignondeParis]

It's Nils Henning Orsted Pedersen

[@mamabearnyc]

Orsted Pedersen

[@eliserozling9043]

@@champignondeParis Cheers and thanks

[@eliserozling9043]

@@mamabearnyc Cheers.

[@uncivilizedtom1898]

no encore?

[@luizcarlosrolimlopes1577]

Who is playing the Bass?