Lunasea is an album by saxophonist Lee Konitz and pianist Peggy Stern which was recorded in 1992 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.[1][2][3][4]

Lunasea
Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 31, 1992
RecordedJanuary 13–14, 1992
StudioSear Sound, New York City
GenreJazz
Length70:29
LabelSoul Note
SN 1249
ProducerLee Konitz and Peggy Stern
Lee Konitz chronology
Friends
(1991)
Lunasea
(1992)
Unleemited
(1992)

Critical reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings    [6]

The Allmusic review stated "Konitz and his players perform everything from jams in the Lennie Tristano tradition and Brazilian pieces that are almost pop-oriented to free improvisations. Stern is quite impressive throughout the date. Classically trained, she proves from the start that she has a real talent at improvisation and is not afraid to take chances. Konitz sounds inspired by her presence and their interplay makes this an easily recommended set for adventurous listeners".[5]

Track listing edit

All compositions by Peggy Stern except where noted.

  1. "Subconscious Lee II" (Lee Konitz) – 7:10
  2. "Femaleon" (Konitz, Stern) – 4:06
  3. "Bossa Tia" – 5:49
  4. "The Final Blow" (Konitz, Stern) – 4:31
  5. "Lunasea" – 5:27
  6. "Matter of Opinion" – 4:26
  7. "The Aerie" – 5:46
  8. "Leeway" – 6:13
  9. "Stanbye" – 4:20
  10. "To Peggy" (Vic Juris, Konitz) – 3:25
  11. "Solo Too" – 1:40
  12. "Opertune" – 6:00
  13. "Djuo" (Konitz, Stern) – 4:17
  14. "S'gone" – 5:52
  15. "P.S." (Konitz, Stern) – 1:27

Personnel edit

References edit

  1. ^ Lee Konitz discography accessed March 20, 2017
  2. ^ Di Filippo, R., Enciclopedia del Jazz: Lee Konitz accessed March 20, 2017
  3. ^ Cam Jazz: Soul Note album listing accessed March 20, 2017
  4. ^ Peggy Stern: recordings accessed March 20, 2017
  5. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Lunasea – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  6. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 840. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.