FLAC tracks | Jazz | 04:58:47 | 1,5 GbTHE VERVE ALBUMS COLLECTION Among the most creative and prolific saxophonists of his generation, Lee Konitz was one of few altoists working in the early fifties who retained a unique style, in an era when Charlie Parker extended a huge influence.

An early sideman for Miles Davis, Konitz participated in the legendary Birth Of Cool sessions, while his work with jazz pianist and teacher Lennie Tristano – Lee was a former pupil – remains highly sought.

Comprising the musician s eight original albums made for Verve and Atlantic in the late 1950s, this four-disc set features the finest work this estimable sax-man ever produced.

With over five hours of extraordinary music, this collection documents the most pivotal phase of what was both a widely celebrated and long standing career.

Working as both an ideal introduction to Lee Konitz s best music, and a welcome reminder of his musical prowess, this delightful set will thrill newcomers and seasoned fans alike.

Tracklist:CD11. Topsy (5:30)2. There Will Never Be Another You (4:49)3. I Can’t Get Started (3:59)4. Donna Lee (6:18)5. Two Not One (5:36)6. Don’t Squawk (6:08)7. Ronnies Line (3:10)8. Background Music (5:45)9. Kary’s Trance (6:08)10. Everything Happens To Me (4:30)11. Sweet And Lovely (4:03)12. Cork ‘N’ Bib (5:30)13. All Of Me (5:10)14. Star Eyes (5:21)15. Nesuhi’s Instant (5:08)16. Indiana (5:19)CD21. Sunflower (2:51)2. Stairway To The Stars (5:24)3. Movin’ Around (7:49)4. Kary’s Trance (3:19)5. Crazy She Calls Me (7:27)6. Billie’s Bounce (3:17)7. Stephanie (3:56)8. Memories Of You (3:12)9. People Will Say We’re In Love (4:57)10. When You’re Smiling (3:49)11. Sunday (3:26)12. Lennie Bird (4:07)13. The Nearness Of You (6:10)14. Jonquil (3:11)CD31. Round Midnight (5:20)2. The Daffodil’s Smile (4:04)3. I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good) (2:22)4. Music For Alto Saxophone And Strings (Pt. 1) (4:29)5. Music For Alto Saxophone And Strings (Pt. 2) (2:56)6. Music For Alto Saxophone And Strings (Pt. 3) (2:39)7. What’s New’ (2:45)8. Blues For Our Children (6:55)9. An Image Of Man (10:25)10. Palo Alto (3:12)11. Darn That Dream (1:55)12. When Your Lover Has Gone (5:06)13. Cork ‘N’ Bib (9:54)14. Somp’n Outa’ Nothin’ (4:33)15. Someone To Watch Over Me (3:40)16. Uncharted (3:59)17. Moonlight In Vermont (4:03)18. The Song Is You (4:27)CD41. Everything I’ve Got (Belongs To You) (4:51)2. You Don’t Know What Love Is (4:23)3. You’re Driving Me Crazy (4:15)4. I Didn’t Know About You (4:03)5. (You’re Clear) Out Of This World (4:11)6. The More I See You (3:43)7. You Are Too Beautiful (4:13)8. I’m Getting Sentimental Over You (3:58)9. I Remember You (4:27)10. All Of Me (7:32)11. Foolin’ Myself (6:57)12. You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To (10:42)13. I’ll Remember April (8:01)