Four Keys is an album by pianist Martial Solal with saxophonist Lee Konitz, guitarist John Scofield and bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen recorded in West Germany in 1979 and released on the MPS label.Lee Konitz discography accessed November 29, 2016Di Filippo, R., Enciclopedia del Jazz: Lee Konitz accessed November 28, 2016MPS Records: album entry accessed November 29, 2016 The album was also released in the US on Pausa Records.
Critical reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic said "An all-star quartet explores seven diverse Solal originals that range from chamberlike pieces to fairly free group improvising. The results are often exciting if cool in both tone and volume. Thoughtful yet unpredictable music".
Track listing All compositions by Martial Solal.
"Brain Stream" - 6:43 "Not Scheduled" - 7:27 "Grapes" - 6:26 "Retro Active" - 6:03 "Energy" - 4:42 "Satar" - 4:35 "Four Keys" - 3:15
Personnel Martial Solal – piano Lee Konitz – alto saxophone John Scofield – guitar Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – bass
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