Name: Misterioso
Brand: Thelonious Monk

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

772218LP

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Includes one bonus track.

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2017-10-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

8436559463324

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Thelonious Monk

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Wax Time

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.

This one is a humdinger! Here we have Monk's strange and wonderful tunes; sparse, interesting in their apparent dissonance, but really well within the jazz mainstream. Most importantly, they provide wonderful platforms for the jazz musician who has open ears and who is creative enough to understand what Monk was really up to. His playing, always interesting if unorthodox, is terrific here - full of surprise, and invention.

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