Two Not One
combines the contents of five previously issued
Storyville
CDs, including all three volumes of
Warne Marsh
and
Lee Konitz
leading a quintet at
the Club Montmartre
, plus trio and quartet sessions led by
Marsh
. With both saxophonists having studied with
Lennie Tristano
, his stamp is unmistakable, in their playing, compositions, and choice of repertoire. Among the quintet recordings, highlights include
Tristano
's
"April"
(an intricate reworking of
"I'll Remember April"
) that features inspired solos by the co-leaders,
Konitz
's brilliant
"Subconscious-Lee"
(based on
"What Is This Thing Called Love,"
it became a part of his lifelong repertoire), and a driving setting of
Charlie Parker
"Au Privave."
Pianist
Ole Kock Hansen
and bassist
Niels Pedersen
provide outstanding support, with drums alternating between
Svend-Erik Norregard
Al Levitt
, though a different rhythm section is used on some tracks (bassist
Peter Ind
, guitarist
Dave Cliff
, and
Levitt
). For the trio sessions
is joined by
Pedersen
, with
Cliff
added for the quartet selections.
's tasty
"Blues in G Flat"
showcases each member of the quartet, while his heartfelt interpretation of
"You Don't Know What Love Is"
features an inventive bassline by
. Since this four-CD set contains all of the music of five CDs, it is a very affordable and space-saving option. ~ Ken Dryden