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1. LET'S CALL THIS
2. FOUR IN ONE
3. I'M GETTING SENTIMENTAL OVER YOU
4. WORRY LATER
5. 'ROUND MIDNIGHT
6. EPISTROPHY (CLOSING THEME) |
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| | Description: | At The Blackhawk by Thelonious Monk Quartet Plus Two, released 7 June 2024, includes the following tracks: "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You", "'Round Midnight" and more.
This version of At The Blackhawk comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque, black disc. - 180GDespite various reissue formats over several decades, the seven original LPs contained in Thelonious Monk - The Riverside Tenor Sessions stood perfectly well on their own at the time of initial release and remain among the highest achievements of a truly golden age. Recorded and released between 1956 and 1961, these seven Monk combo albums were critical in Monk's emergence from a decade of ridicule and neglect to his status at the pinnacle of the jazz pantheon.The sextet sessions from which Quartet Plus Two At the Blackhawk sprung started out as a collaboration. The occasion was Monk's second visit to San Francisco. He took his current quartet - Monk on piano; Charlie House, tenor sax; John ore, bass; and Billy Higgins, drums. Plus he added two of the most impressive horn men available on the West Coast - trumpeter Joe Gordon, and tenor sax player Harold Land. This vibrant live performance took place at the famed San Francisco jazz club in 1960.While the entire album showcases the group's remarkable chemistry and improvisational prowess, several standout tracks exemplify the quintet's dynamic energy and innovative approach to jazz. 'Epistrophy,' the iconic Monk composition, is given new life in a live setting, with it's infectious rhythms and memorable melody captivating the audience from the first note.The album displays brilliantly and evocatively several different facets of Monk - his artistry, and his magic. The addition of Land's horn makes for a very soulful set.In addition to some of his best recorded piano performances and more than two dozen of his profoundly personal compositions, the albums in this reissue series provide an overview of the era's major tenor saxophonists, with contributions by Sonny Rollins, Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, Johnny Griffin, Charlie Rouse and Harold Land. Max Roach, Art Blakely, Roy Haynes and Thad Jones are among the other jazz immortals featured on the essential Brilliant Corners, Monk's Music: Thelonious Monk Septet, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane, Thelonious in Action, Misterioso, 5 by Monk by 5 and Quartet Plus Two At The Blackhawk.Thelonious Monk - Quartet Plus Two At the BlackhawkOne of seven standout Thelonious Monk albums from the Riverside Records catalog!Reissued on 180-gram vinyl by Analogue Productions!Mastered AAA by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapePressed at Quality Record PressingsTracklist:Side 11. Let's Call This2. Four in One3. I'm Getting Sentimental Over YouSide 21. San Francisco Holiday2. 'Round Midnight3. Epistrophy (closing theme)Breakout from https://www.discogs.com/release/30505150-Thelonious-Monk-The-Riverside-Tenor-Sessions boxset with a matte, tip-on single-pocket jacket."At The Blackhawk" is a remarkable LP by the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, released under the esteemed Original Jazz Classics label. Capturing an electrifying live performance at San Francisco?s iconic Blackhawk club, this album showcases Monk's innovative approach to jazz with his signature angular melodies and complex harmonies. Listeners are treated to dynamic interplay between Monk and his accomplished band, delivering both classic standards and original compositions in a vibrant atmosphere that brings out the best of their improvisational skills. This release stands as a testament to Monk?s enduring influence on modern jazz.
Original Jazz Classics is renowned for its dedication to preserving some of the most important recordings in jazz history. By reissuing seminal albums with high-quality remastering and authentic packaging, they ensure that new generations can experience these timeless works as originally intended.
Thelonious Monk remains one of the most influential figures in 20th-century music. Known for masterpieces like "Round Midnight," "Straight, No Chaser," and "Blue Monk," he was pivotal in shaping bebop and modern jazz. His unique style?marked by percussive piano technique and inventive use of dissonance?earned him critical acclaim, multiple Grammy Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), and induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
753088117114 |
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