| Sound of Surprise | ||||
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| Released | 1999 | |||
| Recorded | April 21 & 22, 1999 | |||
| Studio | Avatar, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 71:26 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor SCCD 31466 | |||
| Producer | Jean-Jacques Pussiau | |||
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Sound of Surprise is an album by saxophonist Lee Konitz recorded in 1999 and released on the French RCA Victor label. [1] [2]
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Michael G. Nastos of Allmusic said "Yet another fine recording from Konitz, this adds to an already immense discography that seems to get broader and deeper as it lengthens". [3] In JazzTimes, Doug Ramsey wrote: "Moving deeper into his 70s, Konitz still records prolifically on a variety of labels, pursuing improvisation with a purity of conception and dedication to avoidance of cliches and practiced licks. His ratio of inspiration to parts used has always been one of the highest in jazz. Sound of Surprise demonstrates that Konitz’s originality has not eroded and may, in fact, have increased". [4] On All About Jazz, Marc Corotto noted "Konitz plays with his subtle subversive familiarity. ... Trading saxophone duets and guitar/sax spots, Konitz work is just another day at the office. His understated style rubs off on his partners, all playing in the “less is more” mode". [5]
All compositions by Lee Konitz except where noted
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