This 1959 session finds Konitz in a quartet setting, pairing him with pianist Dick Cary, bassist Gary Peacock, and drummer Lennie McBrowne. The repertoire leans towards standards and originals, showcasing Konitz's distinctive cool jazz phrasing.
- The album was recorded on October 26, 1959, at Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- Engineered by Rudy Van Gelder, the session captures Konitz's improvisational approach with clarity.
- Though not a chart-topper, "You and Lee" is a solid entry in Konitz's discography for the Verve label.
Lee Konitz is a pioneering American alto saxophonist, a key figure in the development of cool jazz and an improviser of unique melodic invention. In 1959, he was a well-established voice in jazz, having already made significant contributions to the nonet and various quartet settings.
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