Figure and Spirit in Bloomington, MN

Altoist
Lee Konitz
(who doubles on soprano) teams up with tenor saxophonist
Ted Brown
, pianist
Albert Dailey
, bassist
Rufus Reid
, and drummer
Joe Chambers
for this session. The six songs (originals based on standards by
Konitz
,
Brown
, and
Lennie Tristano
) were all performed in one take and although there are a few minor mistakes, the music is quite exciting and spontaneous.
was the best possible substitute for
Wayne Marsh
(
's original choice for the record) and sounds in prime form. It's worth acquiring by fans of straight-ahead jazz,
. ~ Scott Yanow