THELONIOUS MONK Criss-Cross 1963 UK CBS 1st *MONO* NEAR MINT
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THELONIOUS MONK Criss-Cross 1963 UK CBS 1st *MONO* NEAR MINT

THELONIOUS MONK
Criss-Cross

1963 UK CBS (BPG 62173) FIRST *MONO* PRESSING
GREAT COPY WHICH HAS SEEN LITTLE USE AND PLAYS LIKE NEW

PRESSED WITH THE FIRST ISSUE MATT ROUGH TEXTURED CBS ORANGE LABELS WITH '33' SPEED INDICATION AND “RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1963" STATEMENT
MATRIX Side 1: BPG 62173 1L▽1 // 420 1 1 4
MATRIX Side 2: BPG 62173 2L▽1 // 420 1 1 2
HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FRONT LAMINATED SLEEVE WITH PASTED ON BACK PANEL
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL POLY-LINED INNER SLEEVE WITH “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN”, BRITISH PATENT NUMBER AND "FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING" PRINTED IN GREY

Thelonious Monk piano
Charlie Rouse tenor saxophone
John Ore bass
Frankie Dunlop drums

Criss-Cross, Thelonious Monk's second album for Columbia/CBS features some of the finest work he ever did in the studio with his '60s trio and quartet.
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.
Fittingly, "Hackensack" -- a frenetic original composition -- opens the disc by demonstrating the bandleader's strength in a quartet environment.
The solid rhythmic support of the trio unfetters Monk into unleashing endless cascades of percussive inflections and intoxicating chord progressions.
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.
"Tea for Two" showcases Monk's appreciation for the great stride or "walking" piano style of James P. Johnson and Willie "The Lion" Smith. The arrangement here is lighter, and features a trio (minus Rouse) to accent rather than banter with Monk's splashes of magnificence throughout.
Likewise, Monk's solo on "Don't Blame Me" is excellent. 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. This is prime Monk for any degree of listener.

Side 1:
Hackensack (4:12)
Tea for Two (3:46)
Criss Cross (4:52)
Eronel (4:29)
Side 2:
Rhythm-A-Ning (3:53)
Don't Blame Me (7:04)
Think of One (5:17)
Crepuscule with Nellie (2:45)

LABELS: NEAR MINT
A clean set of fresh, unmarked labels which carry just one/two spindle traces
VINYL Visual: EXCELLENT+
Both surfaces shine like new with just a few marks but these are all harmless 'in-vinyl' pressing blemishes. There are no scratches
VINYL Audio: NEAR MINT
An outstanding barely played copy which delivers crystal clear, clean, bright sound throughout with a nice loud *MONO* cut.
Plays beautifully with no audible issues.
No scratches, clicks or pops and remarkably clean
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT+
The cover is clean and sharp with unworn edges and spine where all text is clear and bold.
Some age-toning to the white untreated back but otherwise in fine shape with a nice deep gloss to the laminated front

POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINERS, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £20.00 (International Signed For delivery)

Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way  1228 (GS 8.1 (1228))


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