Two Hours with Thelonious: European Concerts (2 LPs on 2 CDs)

Two Hours with Thelonious: European Concerts (2 LPs on 2 CDs)

STEREO
DOUBLE CD
24 BIT
DIGITALLY REMASTERED
2 LPs on 2 CDs
Parts of this compilation were also released by Riverside as Monk in France (RS9491) and Monk in Italy (RS9443) When it comes to a giant like Thelonious Monk, it seems like everything he did was of relevance, and these splendid concert performances are no exception. They were taped in Paris and Milan, during the first European tour of Monk s quartet during the spring of 1961. It is an absorbing program of Monk s originals except for the four standards three of them performed as unaccompanied piano solos that might just as well be originals, so startling is their transformation in his hands. Monk always played with such wit and unerring time that he was a consistent joy to hear. Charlie Rouse s very personal manner became leaner in his years with Monk, as he assimilated perfectly the leader s style, so much so that he seems the pianist s alter ego. John Ore and Frankie Dunlop reacted beautifully and supplied solid rhythm support throughout. The two concert sessions were not produced by Riverside, but were acquired as a way of closing out their association with Thelonious Monk.
Note: All tracks except #9 & 10 on CD-1 were issued on the 2-LP album Two Hours with Thelonious European Concerts by Thelonious Monk , Riverside R9460/9461 (Stereo).
Country USA
Manufacturer Fresh Sound New
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 2013-01-29
UnitCount 1
Format Import
EANs 8427328607452

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Fresh Sound New
Binding	Audio CD
ReleaseDate	2013-01-29
UnitCount	1
Format	Import
EANs	8427328607452

Two Hours with Thelonious: European Concerts (2 LPs on 2 CDs)

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