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Monk's Dream

Thelonious MonkThelonious Monk
  • 1963
  • 12 tracks
  • 1 uur, 12 min
  • jazz
Monk's Dream - Thelonious Monk

Album Description

"Monk's Dream" is a seminal album by the legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, marking his debut on Columbia Records. Recorded over four intense days in late 1962, this collection of tracks showcases Monk's unique and innovative approach to jazz, blending elements of bebop, hard bop, and cool jazz into a cohesive and captivating whole. The album features a quartet lineup, with Monk's distinctive piano playing taking center stage alongside his bandmates. Tracks like "Monk's Dream" and "Blue Bolivar Blues" highlight Monk's signature style, characterized by its angular melodies, unexpected harmonies, and rhythmic complexity. "Body and Soul" and "Sweet and Lovely" offer a more introspective and lyrical side of Monk's musical personality. With a runtime of over an hour, "Monk's Dream" is a rich and rewarding listen, offering a deep dive into the mind of one of jazz's most influential figures. Whether you're a longtime fan of Thelonious Monk or a newcomer to his music, this album is a testament to his enduring genius and a vital part of any jazz enthusiast's collection.

Originally Recorded 1962 & Released 2002, (P) 2002 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

Tracks

  1. Monk's Dream - Take 8Thelonious Monk
  2. Body and SoulThelonious Monk
  3. Bright Mississippi - Take 1Thelonious Monk
  4. Five Spot BluesThelonious Monk
  5. Blue Bolivar Blues - Take 2Thelonious Monk
  6. Just a GigoloThelonious Monk
  7. Bye-YaThelonious Monk
  8. Sweet and LovelyThelonious Monk
  9. Monk's Dream - Take 3Thelonious Monk
  10. Body and Soul - Take 1Thelonious Monk
  11. Bright Mississippi - Take 3Thelonious Monk
  12. Blue Bolivar Blues - Take 1Thelonious Monk
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About Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk, born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, was a pioneering American jazz pianist and composer, renowned for his distinctive improvisational style and significant contributions to the jazz canon. As one of the founders of modern jazz, Monk's unique approach to rhythm, space, and harmony set him apart, making him the second-most-recorded jazz composer after Duke Ellington. His compositions, such as "'Round Midnight", "Blue Monk", and "Straight, No Chaser", are staples of the genre. Monk's deliberately quirky playing, which often challenges conventional notions of rhythm and harmony, might take some time to appreciate, but his brilliance as a composer and pianist is undeniable. Growing up in New York, Monk began playing piano at the age of five and honed his craft throughout his career, leaving an indelible mark on jazz history.

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