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Lee Konitz, Jazz Saxophonist and Miles Davis Collaborator, Dead at 92

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Jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz has died of pneumonia complications as a result of COVID-19, his son confirmed to NPR tonight (April 15).

He was 93. Born in Chicago on October 13, 1927, Konitz was credited for his skills as a thoughtful and adventurous improvisor during his lifetime.

His career stretched for more than 70 years, beginning with studying piano as a teenager. His body of work included his solo albums.

He also collaborated with Bill Evans, Anthony Braxton, Charles Mingus, Max Roach, and Bill Frisell. Konitz was part of the nine-piece ensemble that played on some iconic 1949 and 1950 sessions with Miles Davis.

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