Absolutely floored by Lennie Tristano's playing on 'Whispering' in 1955

**brent.h** · 04-13-2025, 12:33 AM

His comping and lines... Jaw-droppingly good.

The confidence with which he attacks the notes reminds me so so much of Charlie Christian, hot damn...

**Christian Miller** · 04-13-2025, 05:35 AM

Well he was a huge CC fan of course

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**JGinNJ** · 04-13-2025, 04:36 PM

Was this the one from the Chinese restaurant with Lee Konitz?
I had to look in my collection for that one, haven't listened to it in a while. The counterpoint he does on his solo was really intriguing.
Dig Lennie's comping behind Lee on 'Pennies in Minor", too.

**brent.h** · 04-14-2025, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by Christian Miller

Well he was a huge CC fan of course

he called CC the most swinging guitarist ever

Originally Posted by JGinNJ

Was this the one from the Chinese restaurant with Lee Konitz?
I had to look in my collection for that one, haven't listened to it in a while. The counterpoint he does on his solo was really intriguing.
Dig Lennie's comping behind Lee on 'Pennies in Minor", too.

i think it is..

yea and i love that he's so motivic in his playing. there's a logic to his music that reminds me so much of prez