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Leon "Lee" Konitz (October 13, 1927 – April 15, 2020) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer. He performed successfully in a wide range of jazz styles, including bebop, cool jazz, and avant-garde jazz.
Apr 16, 2020 · Lee Konitz, a prolific and idiosyncratic saxophonist who was one of the earliest and most admired exponents of the style known as cool jazz, died on Wednesday in Manhattan. He was 92.
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Lee Konitz, American jazz musician who was a leading figure in cool jazz and one of the most distinctive alto saxophonists. He was especially known as a melodic improviser. Learn more about Konitz’s life and career, including the development of his musical style.
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Jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz died last week from complications of the coronavirus. He was 92. Konitz had one of the longest careers in jazz and was one of its great improvising soloists.
Apr 22, 2020 · It is sad to see COVID-19 claiming another jazz legend, in this case one of the few remaining innovators of of the late-forties ‘Cool School’, saxophonist Lee Konitz, who passed away last week at the age of 92.
Apr 16, 2020 · Lee Konitz, the celebrated jazz saxophonist and last surviving performer on Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool sessions, has died. He was 92. Konitz’s son Josh confirmed to NPR that the cause of...
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Apr 17, 2020 · Celebrated jazz musician Lee Konitz has died at the age of 92 after contracting Covid-19. The saxophonist, who was known for his ground-breaking improvisational style, played with greats like...
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