Lee Konitz in Harvard Square is an album by saxophonist and bandleader Lee Konitz featuring performances recorded in Boston in 1954 which was originally released as a 10-inch LP on George Wein's Storyville label.

Reception

In JazzTimes, Duck Baker wrote "You don’t have to be a hard core fan to recognize that Konitz at his best is a wonderfully inspired improviser, and these ’54-’55 recordings capture him in peak form. His phrasing, attack, and the beautiful flow of ideas will make believers out of any but those who just can’t hear what he’s after with that tone at all".

Lee Konitz in Harvard Square

Track listing

"No Splice" (Lee Konitz) – 3:29

"She's Funny That Way" (Neil Moret, Richard A. Whiting) – 2:45

"Time on My Hands" (Vincent Youmans, Harold Adamson, Mack Gordon) – 2:35

"Foolin' Myself" (Jack Lawrence, Peter Tinturin) – 2:35

"Ronnie's Tune" (Ronnie Ball) – 4:01

"Froggy Day" (Ball) – 3:41

"My Old Flame" (Sam Coslow, Arthur Johnston) – 2:50

Personnel

Lee Konitz – alto saxophone

Ronnie Ball – piano

Peter Ind – bass

Jeff Morton – drums

References

Lee Konitz albums

1954 albums

Storyville Records (George Wein's) albums

Black Lion Records albums

Lee Konitz in Harvard Square