Lee Konitz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lee Konitz
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	Oct 13, 1927(1927-10-13)
Age	97
Date Of Death	April 15, 2020, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Libra

Lee Konitz Biography

Lee Konitz is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on October 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Successful bandleader, composer, and saxophonist known for his distinct cool jazz sound.

Konitz collaborated on many recordings as a bandleader, including work with Dave Brubeck.

He was born and raised in Chicago.

Lee Konitz Net Worth

Lee Konitz is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lee Konitz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was inspired to play music by listening to big swing bands and was invited to play with the Teddy Powell Band in 1945.

He performed with Miles Davis and the sessions they recorded were released on The Birth of Cool.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Lee Konitz Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Lee Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lee Konitz celebrates birthday on October 13 of every year.

What was Lee Konitz known for?

Lee Konitz, a prolific and idiosyncratic saxophonist who was one of the earliest and most admired exponents of the style known as cool jazz , died on Wednesday in Manhattan. He was 92. His niece Linda Konitz said the cause was complications of the coronavirus.

How did Lee Konitz died?

Konitz died at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City on April 15, 2020, as a result of pneumonia brought on by COVID-19 during the pandemic in New York City.

Is Lee Konitz alive?

April 15, 2020

What instrument did Lee Konitz?

Konitz switched from clarinet to saxophone in 1942, initially adopting the tenor instrument. He began playing professionally, and encountered Lennie Tristano, the blind, autocratic, musically visionary Chicago pianist who was probably the biggest single influence on the cool movement.

Which pianist developed the style of comping that pianists still use today

to accompany their own solos?

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