A one-of-a-kind look into the life of a well-known performing jazz artist via interviews and commentary. David, well-known for his articulate manner and ability to translate concepts into easily understandable terms, offers not only insight into his own life, but also a historical perspective of contemporary jazz in general by covering topics such as Coltrane's influence, teaching approaches, lessons learned from Miles Davis and others with musical demonstrations. Enjoyable and informative! Published in 2000.

Tracklist:

The Loneliness Of A Long Distance Runner Themes: Mind And Body - Solo Tenor Sax
John Coltrane
Teaching An Art Form
The Jazz Tree / Lieb's Personal Evolution
The Fusion Movement
Conformity And Individuality
Lessons From The Masters
Musical Demonstrations: Intervals, Rhythm, Melody And Harmony
Lieb's Compositional Process
Solo Soprano Sax Improvisation
Early Years
"When Did You First Hear The Real Thing?"
Playing With Elvin Jones And Miles Davis
Other Musical And Non-Musical Influences
Teaching - The Artist's Responsibility To The Audience And Relevance To The World At Large
Present And Future Activities
Lieb Talking Alone
What Are You Thinking While Playing? Spirituality; Remembering Why We Play

UPC: 635621500266
Label: City Hall (generic)
Release Date: 9.10.10
Format: CD

David Liebman - In Conversation with Lieb (2 CD)