 Lee Konitz, Altes Pfandhaus Köln, 20. Dezember 2007 Image by Hans Peter Schaefer, http://www.reserv-a-rt.de, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 3.0 |
Lee KonitzLee Konitz Lee Konitz American jazz musician (1927–2020) Leon "Lee" Konitz (October 13, 1927 – April 15, 2020) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer. This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (April 2015) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Lee Konitz Konitz performing in 2007 Background information Born Leon Konitz (1927-10-13)October 13, 1927 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died April 15, 2020(2020-04-15) (aged 92) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz, cool jazz Occupations Musician, composer Instrument Alto saxophone Years active 1945–2019 Labels RCA, Atlantic, Verve, Prestige, Palmetto, Whirlwind Close Lee Konitz (top, center) performing in 1947 He performed successfully in a wide range of jazz styles, including bebop, cool jazz, and avant-garde… (Source: Wikipedia)
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