Whether revisiting pop standards or reinventing Monk's own classic compositions, Monk and Charlie Rouse (tenor sax), John Ore (bass), and Frankie Dunlop (drums) exchange powerful musical ideas, as well as provide potent solos throughout the disc. "Thelonious Monk's second album for Columbia Records features some of the finest work that Monk ever did in the studio with his '60s trio and quartet. Remastered by Ray Staff at Air Mastering This is prime Monk for any degree of listener. The extended runs up and down the keyboard can't help but reiterate the tremendous debt of gratitude owed to the original stride pianists of the early 20th century. Likewise, Monk's solo on "Don't Blame Me" is excellent. The arrangement here is lighter, and features a trio (minus Rouse) to accent rather than banter with Monk's splashes of magnificence throughout. "Tea for Two" showcases Monk's appreciation for the great stride or "walking" piano style of James P.
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The title cut also reflects the ability of the four musicians to maintain melodic intricacies that are at times so exigent it seems cruel that Monk would have expected a musician of any caliber to pull them off. The solid rhythmic support of the trio unfetters Monk into unleashing endless cascades of percussive inflections and intoxicating chord progressions. Fittingly, "Hackensack" - a frenetic original composition - opens the disc by demonstrating the bandleader's strength in a quartet environment. Pianist Thelonious Monk is joined by saxophonist Charlie Rouse, bassist John Ore, and drummer Frankie Dunlop for this 1962 recording which was released in 1963 on the Columbia label. Remastered by Ray Staff at Air Mastering! Typical order times are located within the product description. It is not guaranteed.Ī Special Order item is an item that we do not stock but can order from the manufacturer.
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