The Lee Konitz Quintet (also called Affinity) is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz recorded in 1977 and released on the Chiaroscuro label.

Critical reception

Scott Yanow on Allmusic said "the two very complementary saxophonists take explorative solos on eight appealing chord changes, constantly challenging each other. Bob Mover would become much more individual within a few years but on this album it is very much like listening to a teacher and his prize student".

The Lee Konitz Quintet

Track listing

All compositions by Lee Konitz except where noted. "Affinity" – 4:14 "All the Things You Are" (Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 8:26 "Hi Beck" (Billy Bauer) – 6:25 "Waltz for Debbie" (Bill Evans) – 3:13 "Lennie-Bird" (Lennie Tristano) – 7:43 "Solar" (Miles Davis) – 3:26 "I Didn't Know About You" (Duke Ellington, Bob Russell) – 7:20 "It's You" – 7:42

The Lee Konitz Quintet

Personnel

Lee Konitz – alto saxophone

Bob Mover – alto saxophone

Ben Aranov – piano

Mike Moore – bass

Jim Madison – drums

References

Lee Konitz albums

1977 albums

Chiaroscuro Records albums

The Lee Konitz Quintet