Altissimo (album)

Altissimo is an album by alto saxophonists Gary Bartz, Lee Konitz, Jackie McLean and Charlie Mariano which was recorded in Denmark in 1973 and first released on the Japanese Philips label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn states: "This is a great summit meeting".

Track listing

All compositions by Lee Konitz except where noted

1. "Another Hairdo" (Charlie Parker) – 3:45
2. "Mode for Jay Mac"(Billy Gault) – 9:45
3. "Love Choral" – 7:32
4. "Fanfare" – 6:09
5. "Du (Rain)" (Gary Bartz) – 3:32
6. "Hymn" – 3:07
7. "Telieledu Rama" (Tyagaraja) – 7:33

Personnel

• Gary Bartz, Lee Konitz, Jackie McLean, Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
• Joachim Kühn – piano
• Palle Danielsson – bass
• Han Bennink – drums

References