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Downtown Manhattan Heliport 
Pier 6 and The East River 
New York, NY 10004 
 
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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