The Unique Thelonious Monk

1. Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)

2. Memories of You

3. Honeysuckle Rose

4. Darn That Dream

5. Tea for Two

6. You Are Too Beautiful

7. Just You, Just Me

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Average customer rating: Great trio work with a unique talent at the keys Excellent Introduction! 1955 just comes alive with classic Monk Tunes A WONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO MONK

The Unique Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Thelonious in Action: Recorded at the Five Spot Cafe The Thelonious Monk Orchestra at Town Hall Thelonious Himself Thelonious Alone in San Francisco 5 by Monk by 5 ASIN: B000000Y3Z Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away)
2. Memories Of You
3. Honeysuckle Rose
4. Darn That Dream
5. Tea For Two
6. You Are Too Beautiful
7. Just You, Just Me

Customer Reviews:

Great trio work with a unique talent at the keys.......2003-05-29

Great trio work with a unique talent at the keys, but this is tempered by the fact that, while Monk had all those great pioneering original compositions written, when he signed with Riverside in 1955, producer Orrin Keepnews persuaded him to first record standards so he would appear more accessible to the average jazz fan. It's fascinating to here him interpret these well-known tunes in his inimitable way, and this may serve as a low-risk way for a newbie to check out Monk, but it's down the list of critical Monk CD's to begin building a collection with. "Brilliant Corners" or "Monk's Music" are better places to start for those bold enough to sample pure genius. Also, Pettiford and Blakey are excellent but fairly restrained here, as the purpose of this recording was to showcase Monk's playing. Still, if you love Monk and jazz standards, this is pure ear candy.

Excellent Introduction!.......2000-08-10

This is a beautiful set of standards played by the innovative, brilliant Monk. He displays a variety of styles, from the long melodic lines of Bill Evans to some power stylings recalling Mingus. Of course, there's the usual Monk dissonance and tempo variations (and these make even the tired "Tea for Two" sound fresh!), but this effort also shows Monk's strength on straight-ahead jazz as well.

There is a quiet poignancy to Monk's playing of "Darn That Dream," and the Razaf/Blake "Memories of You," but Monk also swings strongly on "Honeysuckle Rose (Razaf, Waller)." He's more boppish on Gershwin's "Liza," with a surprisingly fast interpretation, yet he remains always in control. Superb comping from Oscar Pettiford on bass and Art Blakey on drums on this song especially, and throughout (no surprise there!).

This is really a tremendous CD, highlighting Monk's virtuosity on many jazz piano styles (yet unmistakably "Monkish"). Sound quality is excellent. I recommend this highly both to Monk aficionados and those just getting into his uniquely wonderful style. But please, if you like this one, don't stop here... check out Monk's own compositions on "Genius of Modern Music," "Brilliant Corners," and other CDs available at Amazon!

1955 just comes alive with classic Monk Tunes.......1998-08-24

This recording was origionally released in 1955 and re-released in 1979 by Milestone Records along with "T. Monk Plays Duke Ellington" as "The Riverside Trios". This is aka Riverside #201, the Ellington recordings are Riverside #209. Both recordings complement each and were recorded in the mid fifties and gives new revival to the jazz of that time. A must addition to any jazz collection.

A WONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO MONK.......1998-08-07

IF YOU'VE NEVER HEARD THELONIOUS BEFORE, THERE ISN'T MUCH BETTER OF A FIRST ALBUM TO GET. THIS IS THE FIRST LP OF HIS I BOUGHT AND I STILL LISTEN TO IT TODAY. THE WHOLE ALBUM HAS A WARM AND INCLUSIVE FEEL TO IT AND SHOWCASES SOME VERY SENSITIVE PLAYING (CHECK OUT THE BALLAD "MEMORIES OF YOU").

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Unique Thelonious Monk Manufacturer: Riverside ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000565G3

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The Unique Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk Manufacturer: Riverside ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00002JX5V Release Date: 1956-01-01

Tracks:

1. Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)
2. Memories of You
3. Honeysuckle Rose
4. Darn That Dream
5. Tea for Two
6. You Are Too Beautiful
7. Just You, Just Me

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring a Limited Edition LP Style Slipcase for Initial Pressing Only.

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Search for the Cure Cancer Rising Manufacturer: MadPassion Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAKHII Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Pocket Check
2. Dedicated
3. Stand Up
4. Rawkstar
5. Hear This
6. Run
7. Full Throttle
8. Scenery
9. Play It Again
10. Grace and a Pen
11. Search for the Cure
12. Time and Place
13. Mama's Ashes

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The Unique Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk Manufacturer: Riverside ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000FZDN4A Release Date: 2006-08-07

Tracks:

1. Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)
2. Memories of You
3. Honeysuckle Rose
4. Darn That Dream
5. Tea for Two
6. You Are Too Beautiful
7. Just You, Just Me

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

Average customer rating:

The Unique Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk Manufacturer: Riverside ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0007OE3HA Release Date: 2005-04-04

Tracks:

1. Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away)
2. Memories of You
3. Honeysuckle Rose
4. Darn That Dream
5. Tea for Two
6. You Are Too Beautiful
7. Just You, Just Me

Average customer rating:

Consulting with the Rain Dan D , and Ylonda Nickell Manufacturer: Dan D Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAFR06 Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

1. You're My Everything
2. Crazy Eyes
3. If I Only Had a Brain
4. Is It True What They Say About Dixie
5. Weary Blues from Waitin'
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7. Tennessee Waltz
8. Since You Asked/Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
9. Well, You Needn't
10. Shelter from the Storm
11. I Thought About You
12. Take Me out ...
13. Fishin' Blues
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Unique ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000NO2952 Release Date: 2007-04-17

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