{"product_id":"lee-konitz-conversations-on-the-improvisers-art-9780472032174","title":"Lee Konitz  Conversations on the Improvisers Art","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe preeminent altoist associated with the \"\"cool\"\" school of jazz, Lee Konitz was one of the few saxophonists of his generation to forge a unique sound independent of the influence of Charlie Parker. Based on numerous interviews, this book offers a look at the story of Lee Konitz's life and music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeticulously researched, detailed and documented this long awaited overview justly establishes Konitz as one of the most consistently brilliant, adventurous and original improvisers in the jazz tradition - a genius as rare as Bird himself. - John Zorn \"\"Experiencing the music of Lee Konitz in the flesh and in different settings is a reminder of what a unique musician he is. This is an equally unique book which, by contrast with some as-told-to autobiographies, beneficially lays bare the subject's thought processes, thanks to the skillful interviewing of Andy Hamilton.\"\" - Brian Priestley, author of Chasin' the Bird: The Life and Legacy of Charlie Parker and co-author of The Rough Guide to Jazz","brand":"LUP - University of Michigan Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037076980055,"sku":"9780472032174","price":22.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780472032174.jpg?v=1750934291","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/lee-konitz-conversations-on-the-improvisers-art-9780472032174","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}