title: Figure & Spirit
text: # Figure & Spirit
  
  Figure & Spirit is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz recorded in 1976 and released on the Progressive label.
  
  ## Critical reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Allmusic | |
  | The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
  | The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
  
  Scott Yanow on Allmusic said "although there are a few minor mistakes, the music is quite exciting and spontaneous. Brown was the best possible substitute for Warne Marsh (Konitz's original choice for the record) and sounds in prime form. It's worth acquiring by fans of straight-ahead jazz".
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All compositions by Lee Konitz except where noted.
  
  * "Figure and Spirit" - 6:50
  * "Dream Stepper" - 8:19
  * "Smog Eyes" (Ted Brown) - 7:25
  * "April" (Lennie Tristano) - 10:05
  * "Without You Man" - 5:22
  * "Dig It" (Brown) - 4:46
  * "Feather Bed" (Brown) - 7:04 Bonus track on CD reissue
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Lee Konitz - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
  * Ted Brown - tenor saxophone
  * Albert Dailey - piano
  * Rufus Reid - bass
  * Joe Chambers - drums
  