Thelonious Monk - Monk's Music
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Artist: Thelonious MonkBrand: MONK,THELONIOUS
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
CD Release Date: 1991-07-01
Music Label: Ojc
Soundtracks:
- Abide with Me
- Well, You Needn't
- Ruby, My Dear
- Off Minor [Take 5]
- Epistrophy
- Crepuscule with Nellie [Take 6]
- Off Minor [Take 4][*]
- Crepuscule with Nellie [Takes 4 and 5][*]
Free Music Notes for Monk's Music
Free Music Review: Retrospective
Hit: 5 Stars
This album, recorded in June 1957, marks an important milestone for Thelonious Monk. Known as a musicians' musician for years, Monk had participated in seminal recording sessions. His compositions were becoming jazz standards. However, in some measure he was regarded as an interesting eccentric. He hadn't had the sort of popular acceptance and critical acknowledgment that meant that he had arrived. This album has always struck me as an annunciation of his importance. The album doesn't treat standards or other musicians' work. Aside from the introductory track--William H. Monk's "Abide with Me"--it's just Monk and his compositions. These are played by a septet that is congenial to his music and playing. Trumpeter Ray Copeland and alto saxophonist Gigi Grice are competent if not exciting soloists. The rhythm section is perfect. The two tenor saxophonists are particular bonuses. John Coltrane, part of Monk's working quartet at the time, is emerging to stardom here. Coltrane was little enough known to general jazz audiences that his name isn't listed as a featured sideman on the cover art. The established jazz giant is Coleman Hawkins whose name is listed on the cover along with Gryce and drummer Art Blakey. Listening to the two tenors together allows you to compare their distinctive styles and their different generations. To be sure, Coltrane solos on only two tracks--"Well, You Needn't" and "Epistrophy" (you can hear an alternate take of the latter on "Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane"), but the contrast is telling. Coltrane sounds as though he belongs with Monk while Hawkins sounds almost tentative in his solos with the septet. On the other hand, Hawkins' treatment of "Ruby, My Dear," which he plays with the rhythm section, could be called definitive; his rendition of the Monk ballad is simply elegant. Monk's first solo on "Well, You Needn't" is a memorable rendering, and his playing throughout the album is commanding. The drummer is the pyrotechnic Blakey who is completely attuned to Monk and his music. The playing on this album exemplifies the characteristics of Monk and Blakey's styles, a fine introduction for anyone not familiar with their voices and their interplay. It is a fine introduction to Monk's music as well.
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No Description Available.Genre: Jazz Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 13-AUG-1990
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