Toho Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
European Episode

| Recorded | 1968 |
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| Label | Toho Records |
| Released | 1968 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 585114 |
The record
Solal's angular piano pushes Konitz past his usual reserve on this Paris date, issued in Japan on the Toho label. Texier and Humair round out a French unit that treats the alto as sparring partner, not soloist to accompany.
Session personnel
- Lee Konitz — alto saxophone
- Henri Texier — bass
- Daniel Humair — drums
- Martial Solal — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1969 | Campi Records · SJG 12002 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold earliest on file · gatefold |
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| 1969 | Campi Records · SJG 12002 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Stereo, Gatefold · gatefold |
| 1973 | Toho Records — STEREO |
| 1977 | Tam · YX-4060 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold · gatefold |
| 2000 | C.A.M. Jazz · CAM 498375-2 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition |
| — | Fontana · FOX-7012 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold · gatefold |
| — | Fontana · FOX-7012 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Gatefold · gatefold |
Follow the players
Lee Konitz also plays on
Henri Texier also plays on
Daniel Humair also plays on