Oleo (Lee Konitz album) explained

Oleo
Type:Album
Artist:The Lee Konitz Trio
Cover:Oleo (Lee Konitz album).jpg
Released:1975
Recorded:January 1975
Studio:C.I. Studios, New York City
Genre:Jazz
Label:Sonet
SNTF 690
Producer:Sam Charters
Chronology:Lee Konitz
Prev Title:Satori
Prev Year:1974
Next Title:Chicago 'n All That Jazz
Next Year:1975

Oleo is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz's Trio recorded in early 1975 and released on the Sonet label.[1] [2]

Critical reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic said "In general the improvisations are quite relaxed and thoughtful and, although the results are not all that essential, the altoist's fans will find much to enjoy during these fine performances".

Track listing

  1. "Weaver of Dreams" (Jack Elliott, Victor Young)
  2. "I Want a Little Girl" (Billy Moll, Murray Mencher)
  3. "Invitation" (Bronisław Kaper, Paul Francis Webster)
  4. "I Remember Clifford" (Benny Golson)
  5. "Oleo" (Sonny Rollins)
  6. "St. Thomas" (Rollins)
  7. "No Greater Love" (Isham Jones, Marty Symes)
  8. "Lushlife" (Billy Strayhorn)

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. https://www.press.umich.edu/pdf/0472115871-discography.pdf Lee Konitz discography
  2. Di Filippo, R., Enciclopedia del Jazz: Lee Konitz accessed November 23, 2016