Lee Konitz Quotes

A collection of quotes by Lee Konitz.

Lee Konitz was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer. He was born on October 13, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on April 15, 2020, in New York City. Known for his distinctive sound and improvisational style, Konitz was a pioneer of the cool jazz movement of the 1940s and '50s. Over his long and influential career, he worked with numerous renowned musicians, including Miles Davis, Lennie Tristano, and Stan Kenton. Konitz's contribution to jazz continues to inspire and impact musicians worldwide.

I just completed a tour in Europe. I played every night. Thi

I just completed a tour in Europe. I played every night. This requires traveling some days for six hours in a van or a train or a car. After six weeks of that, I checked into the hotel and just fell apart.

Lee Konitz

Car

Labels don't mean anything to me. I'm trying to play as pass

Labels don't mean anything to me. I'm trying to play as passionately as I'm able to. If they want to call that cool, that's fine. Just spell the name right, is the formula.

Lee Konitz

Cool