This release presents the complete contents of the original Atlantic label LPs Worthwhile Konitz & Inside Hi Fi, which contain all of Konitz’ 1956 quartet recordings. Among the highlights are the sides featuring Konitz, Jimmy Rowles, Leroy Vinnegar and Shelly Manne. This exact formation would never record again. Other tracks feature Sal Mosca, Billy Bauer, Peter Ind, Arnold Fishkin and Dick Scott. The complete 1957 LP The Real Lee Konitz (also originally issued by Atlantic) has been added as a bonus. It showcases Konitz in a quartet setting again on most of the album.
1. The Nearness of You
2. Like Someone in Love
3. Don't Explain
4. Some of These Days
5. Close Your Eyes
6. You're Driving Me Crazy
7. Don't Blame Me
8. Sweet and Lovely
9. Cork 'N' Bib
10. Everything Happens to Me
11. Kary's Trance
12. Indiana
13. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To
1. Star Eyes
2. Nesuhi's Instant
3. I Remember You
4. All of Me
5. Straightaway
6. Foolin' Myself
7. You Go to My Head
8. My Melancholy Baby
9. Pennies in Minor
10. Sweet and Lovely
11. Easy Living
12. Midway
