Pride (Lee Konitz album)

Pride is a jazz album by saxophonist Lee Konitz, released in 1954 on the Verve Records label. It features Konitz in a quartet setting with Warne Marsh on tenor saxophone, Billy Bauer on guitar, and Oscar Pettiford on bass. The recording is notable for its cool jazz style, characterized by its emphasis on melodic improvisation and interplay between the musicians. The album represents a significant example of Konitz's evolving sound and contributions to the cool jazz movement of the 1950s. The compositions on Pride are primarily originals, further highlighting the creative partnership between Konitz and Marsh. The album is considered a key work in Konitz's discography and an important example of cool jazz saxophone playing.