Description: Tracks:Blue MonkRuby, My DearRound LightsEverything Happens to MeYou Took the Words Right Out of My HeartBluehawkPannonicaRememberThere's Danger in Your Eyes, CherieReflectionsThere's Danger in Your Eyes, Cherie (Alternate Take)Body and Soul #1April in ParisJust a GigoloBody and Soul #2Just You, Just MeBlue Monk'Round MidnightWell You Needn't Performer Notes: Solo performer: Thelonious Monk (piano).Recorded live at Fugazi Hall, San Francisco, California on October 21 & 22, 1959. Originally released on Riverside (1158). Includes liner notes by Orrin Keepnews.Digitally remastered by Danny Kopelson (1987, Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California).Just as the title promises, this 1959 session features ten solo piano pieces by one of jazz's quirkiest geniuses. The program alternates between originals, including some of his most famous and enduring works ("Blue Monk," "Ruby, My Dear," "Round Lights," "Bluehawk," "Pannonica," and "Reflections") and typically idiosyncratic reinterpretations of pop songs both standard (Irving Berlin's "Remember") and obscure ("There's Danger in Your Eyes, Cherie," included in two takes). Part of Monk's genius is that he never makes a distinction between standards, obscurities and originals, and treats every song as equally important vehicles for self-expression. His style on this album, unique and playfully exploratory, parades his artistry in its purest form, and as such is to be treasured. Professional Reviews: Down Beat (1960) - 5 Stars - Excellent - "...Monk was in brilliant form...this LP brings you several of the many faces of this remarkable musician..." Record Collector (magazine) (p.103) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "The audio quality is exemplary and Monk's repertoire ranges from some of his own celebrated compositions to popular songs from his youth." Format: CD (1 Disc) Studio/Live: Live Release Date: 13 March, 2012 Label: CD Dimensions: 14.2 x 1.2 x 12.5 centimeters (0.06 kg)
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Language: Eng
Track #1: Blue Monk
Track #2: Ruby, My Dear
Track #3: Round Lights
Track #4: Everything Happens to Me
Track #5: You Took the Words Right Out of My Heart
Track #6: Bluehawk
Track #7: Pannonica
Track #8: Remember
Track #9: There's Danger in Your Eyes, Cherie
Track #10: Reflections
Track #11: There's Danger in Your Eyes, Cherie (Alternate Tak
Track #12: Body and Soul #1
Track #13: April in Paris
Track #14: Just a Gigolo
Track #15: Body and Soul #2
Track #16: Just You, Just Me
Track #17: Blue Monk
Track #18: 'Round Midnight
Track #19: Well You Needn't
Era: 1950s
Release Year: 2012
Format: CD
Instrument: Piano
Features: Live Recording
Genre: Jazz
Type: Album
Style: Post-Bop, Bop, Hard Bop, Jazz Instrument, Instrumental
Record Label: Poll Winners Records
Artist: Thelonious Monk
Release Title: Thelonious Alone in San Francisco