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's
"Au Privave." Pianist
Ole Kock Hansen and bassist
Niels Pedersen provide outstanding support, with drums alternating between
Svend-Erik Norregard and
Al Levitt, though a different rhythm section is used on some tracks (bassist
Peter Ind, guitarist
Dave Cliff, and
Levitt). For the trio sessions
Marsh is joined by
Pedersen and
Levitt, with
Cliff added for the quartet selections.
Marsh'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
Pedersen. Since this four-CD set contains all of the music of five CDs, it is a very affordable and space-saving option. ~ Ken Dryden
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