Lee Konitz New Nonet, Directed by Ohad Talmor

[Lazaro Vega]

Two new releases from Omni Tone.

From the press release for New Nonet, "In their on-going collaboration, (nearly 100 ) tunes and melodic lines that Konitz created, jotted down and faxed to Talmor over a period of time...have taken on new lives as inspired realizatons by Talmor for the Lee Kontiz New Nonet."

Continuing, "New Nonet kicks off with the 25 minute "ChromaticLee Suite," culled from eight diferent blues lines penned by Konitz. "

Personnel: Lee Kontiz, alto saxophone; Ohad Talmor, tenor saxophone/musical director; Russ Johnson, trumpet; Jacob Garchik, trombone; Oscar Noriega or Denis Lee, bass clarinet; Dimos Goudaroulis, cello; Ben Monder, guitar; Bob Bowen, bass; Matt Wilson, drums.

Blue Lake Public Radio will broadcast "ChromaticLee Suite" Sunday evening from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. et, followed by Night Lights featuring Frank Hewitt. www.bluelake.org

I have to bug. For information on Lee Konitz, Ohad Talmor with the Spring String Quartet from Austria. on the record "Inventions," www.omnitone.com.

Edited August 12, 2006 by Lazaro Vega

[Chuck Nessa]

I take it this is the band playing the Chicago Jazz Fest. Curious to hear the band.

"Back in the day" I brought in the "real" nonet for the fest. Dick Katz, Knepper, etc - those were the days.

[Lazaro Vega]

Cool.

Just pulled out the Claude Thornhill recordings this week -- man there was a lot more than just "influence" going from that band to the Miles Nonet -- a lot of the same people played in both, especially Mulligan and Konitz. Thornhill's band didn't have the modern language down in all the solo roles, but the ensemble stuff was new music.

Who played trumpet on the Chicago Jazz Festival version of Lee's nonet? Was it Harrell and John Eckert? Red Rodney made that band for the "Live at Lauren" Soul Note recording, which has a long version of Lenny's "April." The Steeplechase recording "Yes, Yes, Nonet" is the one, though, for a balance between the writing/arranging and good solos.

According to the press release yes this is the New Nonet that will appear at the Chicago Jazz Festival.

Edited August 13, 2006 by Lazaro Vega

[Larry Kart]

Haven't heard the new Konitz nonet, but I was impressed by Talmor's writing for an album of Steve Swallow pieces, with Swallow in the band:

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=14461

Some of the same players are in both bands.

[Larry Kart]

Another review of the Talmor-Swallow disc:

http://www.onefinalnote.com/reviews/s/swal...du-clochard.asp

[Head Man]

Another review of the Talmor-Swallow disc:

http://www.onefinalnote.com/reviews/s/swal...du-clochard.asp

Reading this review, the phrase '....like watching paint dry' comes to mind

Edited August 14, 2006 by Head Man

[JohnS]

I really enjoyed the three earlier Konitz Nonet albums but whilst I welcome this one I feel a a bit wary about jumping in unheard. I'll look forward to comments on the board.

[Kalo]

I will definitely check this out.

I really liked "Lee Konitz & The Axis String Quartet Play French Impressionist Music from the 20th Century" (Palmetto), which was arranged by Talmor.

The Swallow record sounds tempting, too.

[Lazaro Vega]

Just to re-iterate without being an egotistical bastard, the nearly 1/2 hour long suite from this new Konitz recording will air tonight from about 9:30 p.m. et and stream live over www.bluelake.org .

If you have the time it's a chance to check out this new music. We just opened the promo on Friday.

[alocispepraluger102]

Two new releases from Omni Tone.

From the press release for New Nonet, "In their on-going collaboration, (nearly 100 ) tunes and melodic lines that Konitz created, jotted down and faxed to Talmor over a period of time...have taken on new lives as inspired realizatons by Talmor for the Lee Kontiz New Nonet."

Continuing, "New Nonet kicks off with the 25 minute "ChromaticLee Suite," culled from eight diferent blues lines penned by Konitz. "

Personnel: Lee Kontiz, alto saxophone; Ohad Talmor, tenor saxophone/musical director; Russ Johnson, trumpet; Jacob Garchik, trombone; Oscar Noriega or Denis Lee, bass clarinet; Dimos Goudaroulis, cello; Ben Monder, guitar; Bob Bowen, bass; Matt Wilson, drums.

Blue Lake Public Radio will broadcast "ChromaticLee Suite" Sunday evening from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. et, followed by Night Lights featuring Frank Hewitt. www.bluelake.org

I have to bug. For information on Lee Konitz, Ohad Talmor with the Spring String Quartet from Austria. on the record "Inventions," www.omnitone.com.

it it's anything like talmor's recent effort with steve swallow, this will be deep deep very beautiful totally unique music, but not, certainly for everyone. i couldnt imagine talmor's swallow effort being played at a jazz festival.

special thanks for my special copy of the swallow, lazlake!

thanks for the heads up.

Edited August 13, 2006 by alocispepraluger102