rough edges
Sapere Aude
I was listening to "5 by Monk by 5" last night, and it dawned on me that Monk was both drawing from the past with Thad Jones' cornet, and looking to the future with Charlie Rouse's sax. A pivotal album in some ways, it was Monk's last effort for Riverside; both the end and beginning of an era. This album swings as hard as any jazz recording I know of.
Monk gave so much to Jazz. His style is one of, if not the most recognizable, in the genre. He composed many great tunes, and he invited many great horn players into his circle, influencing everyone he worked with in the process. John Coltrane said he learned more about music during his year and a bit with Monk, than at any other time in his life. That's quite a statement.
Are there any other big Monk fans out there? What are your favourite recordings? Do you have a Monk "jones" like I do? Do I need help?
Cheers...
Monk gave so much to Jazz. His style is one of, if not the most recognizable, in the genre. He composed many great tunes, and he invited many great horn players into his circle, influencing everyone he worked with in the process. John Coltrane said he learned more about music during his year and a bit with Monk, than at any other time in his life. That's quite a statement.
Are there any other big Monk fans out there? What are your favourite recordings? Do you have a Monk "jones" like I do? Do I need help?
Cheers...