THELONIOUS MONK/JOHN COLTRANE Monk's Music 1957 MONO RIVERSIDE LP 242 EX COND
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Aug 30, 2016 Sold Date
Aug 20, 2016 Start Date
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THELONIOUS MONK/JOHN COLTRANE~Monk's Music 1957 MONO RIVERSIDE LP 242~EX COND!!

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Thelonious Monk Septet ?? Monk's Music
Riverside Records ?? RLP 12-242

BEAUTIFUL COPY OF THIS CLASSIC JAZZ LP FROM 1957 - 59 YEARS AGO!!
EARLY PRESSING WITH THE BLUE & SILVER REEL-TO-REEL/MICROPHONE LABELS!
COVER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH STRONG SEAMS ALL AROUND AND ONLY VERY LIGHT WEAR!
THERE IS SOME DARKENING AT THE EDGES FROM AGE.
HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A FEW SURFACE SCUFFS/SCRATCHES AND PRESSURE MARKS FROM BEING STORED FOR OVER 50 YEARS.
THE BEST COPY WE'VE SEEN IN OVER 20 YEARS!

Monk's Music is often cited as one of the focal points of Thelonious Monk's six-year affiliation (1955-1961) with the Riverside label. Joining Thelonious Monk (piano) during these two recording sessions are Ray Copeland (trumpet), Gigi Gryce (alto sax), Coleman Hawkins (tenor sax), John Coltrane (tenor sax), Wilbur Ware (bass), and Art Blakey (drums). The true meaning of the album's title exists beyond just Thelonious, as the opening sacred prelude, "Abide With Me," was written by William H. Monk. This brief piece features only the horn quartet, foreshadowing their importance throughout the album. The angular stride style featured during the chorus of "Well You Needn't" is tackled with the same nimble authority as Monk's completely unfettered solos. If his ability to swing and his utilization of atomic clock accuracy have ever been questioned, the answer lies no further. So utterly free and fantastic, certain passages command immediate review to be fully comprehended. Hearing Coltrane and Hawkins together is admittedly part of the charm in these sides. "Ruby, My Dear" is bathed in the smoky essence of Hawkins' rich textures and Coltrane's playful cat-and-mouse aggression. Blakey gently propels the rhythm, never getting in the way and sporting a serene snare groove throughout. "Off Minor" is largely led by Monk, with solos that follow into and out of the memorable chorus that sparkles with the full involvement of the horn and rhythm sections. The same is true for this definitive version of "Epistrophy" -- perhaps the zenith collaborative effort between Coltrane and Monk. Additionally, Blakey is in top form, with a solo that borders on spastic precision.

Tracklist
A1     Abide With Me     
A2     Well, You Needn't     
A3     Ruby, My Dear     
B1     Off Minor     
B2     Epistrophy     
B3     Crepuscule With Nellie     

    Alto Saxophone ? Gigi Gryce (tracks: A1, A2, B1 to B3)
    Bass ? Wilbur Ware (tracks: A2, A3 to B3)
    Design [Cover] ? Paul Bacon (2)
    Drums ? Art Blakey (tracks: A2, A3 to B3)
    Engineer ? Jack Higgins
    Photography By [Cover] ? Paul Weller (3)
    Piano ? Thelonious Monk (tracks: A2, A3 to B3)
    Producer, Liner Notes ? Orrin Keepnews
    Tenor Saxophone ? Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane (tracks: A1, A2, B1 to B3)
    Trumpet ? Ray Copeland (tracks: A1, A2, B1 to B3)

Recorded in New York, June 26, 1957.



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