Justin V Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 I don't think this was mentioned elsewhere, but the great Lee Konitz turned 90 on October 13th. I had the privilege of seeing him perform two sets the following day at the Kennedy Center, where the crowd sang 'Happy Birthday' and someone brought out a cake, with members of Lee's family in the audience. My wife took some photos at the end of the second set, so I will try to post them later. I hadn't seen him perform since February 2015, and I hope that I don't go that long without seeing him perform again. Here's wishing Lee Konitz the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Let's hope Lee keeps going strong for years to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 My friend, who studied guitar with Billy Bauer, just saw Lee live, and they shot a game of pool between sets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Teasing the Korean said: My friend, who studied guitar with Billy Bauer, just saw Lee live, and they shot a game of pool between sets! Living large! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 2 hours ago, danasgoodstuff said: Living large! He told Lee that he studied with Billy, and Lee replied, "All of my friends are dead!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 My own Lee Konitz story happened around 1999 when I was about 18 so my brother was 13... new neighbors had moved in and we heard saxophone playing from their apartment - my brother said "they play so much better than you" ... turned out that Lee Konitz had visited them and practised a little [which doesn't mean that it takes Lee Konitz to play better than me - still, this was the only time it happened in my own house]. Wishing him the best, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gheorghe Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 incredible story, Niko ! Lee Konitz in your own house, great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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