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Jazz Library - Lee Konitz
Alyn Shipton talks to the prolific American composer and alto saxophonist about the landmarks in his career, beginning with his early days with Claude Thornhill and Stan Kenton and progressing to his work on Miles Davis's Birth of the Cool and with Lennie Tristano and his circle.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | Lee Konitz |
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