“In some ways Lester Young is the most complex rhythmically of any musician. He does some things which are just phenomenal.” WayDoeYoungMusicianComplexesPhenomenalLester Young Author:Lee Konitz
“Many people do think it's naive to improvise in front of paying customers. I'm not saying one way is better than another.” PeopleThinkingWayFrontsCustomersOne WayNaive Author:Lee Konitz
“We all learn from each other, and I never really hung out with guys in that way, so I missed out.” WayGuyHung Author:Lee Konitz
“You just keep playing. If someone special comes along and organizes it in a new way, then you'll have another approach and everybody will jump on it to try to learn.” IfsWayTryingSpecialApproachNew WaysOrganizeSpecial Someone Author:Lee Konitz
“As long as there are people trying to play music in a sincere way, there will be Jazz.” PeopleWayTryingLongPlayMusicJazzSincereJazz Music Author:Lee Konitz
“After playing now for 60 years, it's still very challenging for me to play a simple melody and have it clean and touch the reed at the proper time in the proper way.” WayYearsStillsPlayChallengesSimpleCleanMelodyCleanlinessReedsProper Time Author:Lee Konitz
