Figure & Spirit

Figure & Spirit is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz recorded in 1976 and released on the Progressive label.[1][2][3]

Figure & Spirit
Studio album by Lee Konitz Quintet
Released	1977
Recorded	October 20, 1976
Studio	The Downtown Sound Studio, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	49:51
Label	Progressive PRO 7003
Producer	Gus Statiras
Lee Konitz chronology
The Lee Konitz Nonet (1976) Figure & Spirit (1977) Pyramid (1977)

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[5]

Scott Yanow on Allmusic said "although there are a few minor mistakes, the music is quite exciting and spontaneous. Brown was the best possible substitute for Warne Marsh (Konitz's original choice for the record) and sounds in prime form. It's worth acquiring by fans of straight-ahead jazz".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Lee Konitz except where noted.

1. "Figure and Spirit" - 6:50
2. "Dream Stepper" - 8:19
3. "Smog Eyes" (Ted Brown) - 7:25
4. "April" (Lennie Tristano) - 10:05
5. "Without You Man" - 5:22
6. "Dig It" (Brown) - 4:46
7. "Feather Bed" (Brown) - 7:04 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

• Lee Konitz - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Ted Brown - tenor saxophone
• Albert Dailey - piano
• Rufus Reid - bass
• Joe Chambers - drums

References

1. Lee Konitz discography accessed November 24, 2016
2. Jazzology: Progressive Records album details, accessed November 24, 2016
3. Di Filippo, R., Enciclopedia del Jazz: Lee Konitz accessed November 24, 2016
4. Yanow, Scott. Figure and Spirit – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
5. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 120. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.