Name: Monk's Music with John Coltrane
Brand: Thelonious Monk

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90285

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Limited edition

Release date

2020-04-17

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8436559467698

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Thelonious Monk

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Jazz

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American Jazz Classics

Thelonious Monk was an American jazz pianist and composer, born on October 10, 1917 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential pianists of the twentieth century and a key figure in the development of bebop. Monk's unique improvisational style and prolific compositions have left a lasting impact on the jazz genre. Known for his dissonant harmonies, angular melodic twists, and unconventional approach to the piano, he created music that was both innovative and captivating.

In addition to his musical talents, Monk had a distinct fashion sense with his signature suits, hats, and sunglasses. His stage presence was equally unconventional; often getting up from his piano to dance while his band members continued playing. This idiosyncratic behavior drew comparisons to ring-shout and Muslim Sufi whirling. Notably, Monk is one of only five jazz musicians to be featured on the cover of Time magazine.

Thelonious Monk passed away on February 17, 1982 at the age of 64 in Weehawken, New Jersey. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy as an artist who pushed boundaries and redefined jazz music through his groundbreaking compositions and performances.

Presented here is the complete original album Monk’s Music (Riverside RLP12- 242), featuring Thelonious Monk with a septet including both tenor sax luminaries John Coltrane and Coleman Hawkins. This edition also contains further studio recordings by Monk and Trane, among them a blues performance from the same sessions (in which Monk sits out) and an outstanding alternative take of “O Minor”.

Down Beat: Monk’s Music “The album is to date the best cross section of what Monk is doing today with a group. Throughout, Monk is the dominant force. The music, whether blown by the horns or rapped out by his hands, is as much a part of him as his thoughts. It is a tribute to Monk that within this intensely personal music, a soloist like Coltrane can develop a singularly personal style of his own, while ng into the frame of Monk’s reference. This is one to play again and again with no diminu on of pleasure, or of discovery.” (Dom Cerulli)

Thelonious Monk, Piano; John Coltrane, tenor sax. Plus: 1-2 &amp; 4-6: Ray Cope-land (tp), Gigi Gryce (as), Coleman Hawkins (ts), Wilbur Ware (b), Art Blakey(d). New York, June 26, 1957. 3 &amp; 7-8: Wilbur Ware (b), Shadow Wilson (d). New York, July 1957. 9: Wilbur Ware (b). New York, April 16, 1957. 10-11: Same place and date as 1-2 &amp; 4-6. Monk out on track 10.

Tracks: Abide With Me / Well You Needn’t / Ruby My Dear / O Minor / Epistrophy / Crepuscule With Nellie / Nutty / Trinkle Tinkle / Monk’s Mood / Blues For Tomorrow / O Minor (Alt Tk)

Monk's Music with John Coltrane

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