Lee Konitz Tenorlee goblet The Cure: Robert Smith (vocals

The Cure: Robert Smith (vocals

Released: 9/17/13

the concept of expanding their palette (even if only slightly) stuck

There were few '70s rock albums as widely anticipated as this

Lee Konitz Tenorlee goblet The Cure: Robert Smith (vocalsAs the title suggests, the recording Tenorlee finds Lee Konitz, the great American saxophonist, playing exclusively on tenor. It was a spontaneous decision, and a tribute to his dear friend, Lighthouse All Star saxophonist Richie Kamuca, who had passed away just days before Konitz entered the studio for these sessions. Konitz classically trained on the clarinet, but switched to jazz saxophone after being enamored by Lester Young. By 1945 the 18 year