Altoist Lee Konitz has recorded in many different types of settings through the years. This sparse outing matches Konitz in a pianoless trio with bassist Ron McClure and drummer Billy Hart. The focus is mostly on Konitz, and he is in top form, playing inventively and thoughtfully on four originals (most of which have chord changes based on standards), a piece by McClure, and the ballad "Angel Eyes." This is a melodic and cool-toned bop session that finds Lee Konitz often sounding as if he is thinking aloud. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Thingin' (Lee Konitz)
2. Angel Eyes (Earl Brent/Matt Dennis)
3. Boo Doo (Lee Konitz)
4. It's You (Lee Konitz)
5. Mella (Lee Konitz)
6. April In Nimes (Ron McClure)
LEE KONITZ alto saxophone
RON McCLURE bass
BILLY HART drums
Recorded March 1996
SteepleChase Records SCCD 31398 Denmark