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Motion is an album by jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz, recorded in 1961 for Verve Records. It features drummer Elvin Jones and bassist Sonny Dallas. It is regarded by many as Konitz’s finest album.

Reception.

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated:”This very spontaneous LP (altoist Lee Konitz had never played before in a trio with bassist Sonny Dallas and drummer Elvin Jones) is quite successful and enjoyable. Konitz and his trio perform five familiar standards … The music is searching but melodic, exploratory yet accessible. This is one of Konitz’s better albums from the era.”

The Penguin Guide to Jazz gives the album a four-star rating plus a special “crown” accolade and includes it as part of a selected “Core Collection”, stating that it is “one of the great modern jazz records”.

Track listing:
“I Remember You” (Victor Schertzinger, Johnny Mercer) – 4:30
“All of Me” (Gerald Marks, Seymour Simons) – 7:41
“Foolin’ Myself” (Jack Lawrence, Peter Tinturin) – 7:01
“You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To” (Cole Porter) – 10:45
“I’ll Remember April” (Gene DePaul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) – 8:01

Personnel:
Lee Konitz – alto saxophone
Sonny Dallas – bass
Elvin Jones – drums

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Released: 1961
Recorded: August 29, 1961
Studio: Olmsted Sound
New York City
Length: 37:58
Label: Verve
Producer: Creed Taylor