Lee Konitz

Lee Konitz Quotes

United States, Composer
October 13, 1927 – April, 15, 2020.

Lee Konitz was an American composer and alto saxophonist.

Also known as Saxophonist

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Names and theoretical things don't occur to me. If they do, I'm not doing my real playing mode.

Lee Konitz
- Real
A first love always occupies a special place.

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.

Lee Konitz
- Time
- Simple