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| Birth name | Leon Konitz |
| Born | October 13, 1927 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz Cool jazz |
| Occupations | Saxophonist, Composer |
| Instruments | Alto saxophone |
| Labels | RCA Red Seal Atlantic Records Verve Records Prestige Records Palmetto Records |
| Associated acts | Miles Davis, Gil Evans, Jim Hall, Elvin Jones, Lennie Tristano, Warne Marsh, Brad Mehldau, Charlie Haden |
Lee Konitz (born October 13, 1927) is an American jazz composer and alto saxophonist. He is thought to be one of the main people involved in the cool jazz movement. Konitz has also performed successfully in bebop and experimental jazz.
Konitz was born in Chicago.
Images for kids
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Lee Konitz: Playing in Aarhus, Denmark. Photo Hreinn Gudlaugsson