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Lee Konitz Quartet
With:
Lee Konitz on Alto Saxophone
Ethan Iverson on Piano
Jorge Rossy on Drums
Reid Anderson on Bass
Late Night:
Gilad Barkan Trio
Gilad Barkan on Piano
Harvey Wirht on Drums
Jon Benitez on Bass
at
Iridium Jazz
Club
1650 Broadway, Corner of 51st St, NYC
212.582.2121
Manager: Scott Barbarino
Media: Matt Merewitz, Fully Altered Media
Dr.
Roberta E. Zlokower
August 28, 2010
On a late summer night,
Lee Konitz arrived at Iridium, on his bluesy alto sax, and his
quartet blazed through this second set. Konitz began with Lester Young's "Pound
Cake", celebrating Young's 101st birthday. Reid Anderson took the solo on
bass from Konitz, and melodic, soft chords, with muffled sax and drums, followed.
Charlie Parker's "Anthropology" was next, again sultry and mellow, casual and breezy,
and its tune was sing-able and danceable. Ethan Iverson's piano chords backed
up this solo.
Konitz walks the stage, glances at the crowd, then plays a solo, a cappella, as
a pro. "I Remember You" was unhurried and dreamy, and he played with an approachable
allure. Soon he was backed by his band again, and Anderson's solo expanded the theme.
The music was blended, seamless, improvisational. Hints of Brubeck were embedded
in the sax and bass theme. The next ballad was played with atonal refrains, led
by Konitz with force and breathiness. Its atmospheric mood was even more interesting
when the melody was turned inside out. Soon Konitz' quartet shifted the tempo, with
the next song filled with Jorge Rossy's bright percussion. This music was
rapid, yet understated, and sax and brushes introduced Ethan Iverson's piano
theme. Bass and drums kept the rhythms prominent. Toward the end of the set, Rossy's
son, Felix, 16 yrs. old, jammed on his brassy, searing trumpet, and the band gave
him a nice showcase.
The trio in the second set, Gilad Barkan on piano, Jon Benitez on
bass, and Harvey Wirht on drums, played acoustic, new age style, beginning
with "A Bunch of Short Stories". It was smooth listening, with Barkan mostly in
the lead.
Check Iridium's Calendar for current and upcoming jazz.
Reid Anderson, on Bass
Jorge Rossy on Drums
Photo Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Ethan Iverson, Reid Anderson
Lee Konitz on Saxophone
Photo Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Lee Konitz on Saxophone
Reid Anderson on Bass
Photo Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Lee Konitz on Saxophone
Reid Anderson on Bass
Photo Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Lee Konitz on Sax
Ethan Iverson on Piano
Photo Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Gilad Barkan on Piano
Jon Benitez on Bass
Harvey Wirht on Drums
Photo Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
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