Review by Lindsay Planer
The mystery and haunting angular beauty of Thelonious Monk's unadorned keyboard sides are the focus of Solo Monk. As if holding the history of jazz in his hands, Monk's solo recordings and performances from every phase of his career remain pure. The components of what made Monk such an uncompromising composer, arranger, and especially bandmember are evident in every note he plays. The disc includes both Monk originals as well as several covers of pop music standards. A majority of these sides were cut during a West Coast swing in late October and early November 1964. This highly productive jaunt would likewise yield two live releases: Live at the It Club and Live at the Jazz Workshop; both would feature Monk's quartet. On an emotional level, however, these sides arguably surpass many of the band recordings. "Sweet and Lovely" contains several passages that are played with the command and intensity usually demanded of a classical work. The intense yet sophisticated chord progressions that punctuate "Ruby, My Dear" transform what once were simple pop melodies into unaccompanied rhapsodies. Monk transforms the solitude of "Everything Happens to Me" into a minor bop masterpiece replete with his signature disjointed phrasings and variable pacing. Parties interested in a more complete retrospective of Thelonious Monk's '60s solo recordings should also check out Monk Alone: The Complete Columbia Solo Piano Recordings 1962-1968.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/solo-monk-mw0000312337
The mystery and haunting angular beauty of Thelonious Monk's unadorned keyboard sides are the focus of Solo Monk. As if holding the history of jazz in his hands, Monk's solo recordings and performances from every phase of his career remain pure. The components of what made Monk such an uncompromising composer, arranger, and especially bandmember are evident in every note he plays. The disc includes both Monk originals as well as several covers of pop music standards. A majority of these sides were cut during a West Coast swing in late October and early November 1964. This highly productive jaunt would likewise yield two live releases: Live at the It Club and Live at the Jazz Workshop; both would feature Monk's quartet. On an emotional level, however, these sides arguably surpass many of the band recordings. "Sweet and Lovely" contains several passages that are played with the command and intensity usually demanded of a classical work. The intense yet sophisticated chord progressions that punctuate "Ruby, My Dear" transform what once were simple pop melodies into unaccompanied rhapsodies. Monk transforms the solitude of "Everything Happens to Me" into a minor bop masterpiece replete with his signature disjointed phrasings and variable pacing. Parties interested in a more complete retrospective of Thelonious Monk's '60s solo recordings should also check out Monk Alone: The Complete Columbia Solo Piano Recordings 1962-1968.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/solo-monk-mw0000312337
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Crítica de Lindsay Planer
El misterio y la inquietante belleza angular de las caras sin adornos del teclado de Thelonious Monk son el centro de Solo Monk. Como si tuviera la historia del jazz en sus manos, las grabaciones e interpretaciones en solitario de Monk de todas las fases de su carrera se mantienen puras. Los componentes de lo que hizo de Monk un compositor, arreglista y, sobre todo, miembro de una banda tan intransigente son evidentes en cada nota que toca. El disco incluye tanto originales de Monk como varias versiones de estándares de la música pop. La mayoría de estos temas fueron grabados durante una gira por la costa oeste a finales de octubre y principios de noviembre de 1964. De este viaje tan productivo saldrían también dos discos en directo: Live at the It Club y Live at the Jazz Workshop, ambos con el cuarteto de Monk. A nivel emocional, sin embargo, estas caras superan sin duda a muchas de las grabaciones de la banda. «Sweet and Lovely» contiene varios pasajes interpretados con el dominio y la intensidad que suelen exigirse a una obra clásica. Las intensas pero sofisticadas progresiones de acordes que puntúan «Ruby, My Dear» transforman lo que antes eran simples melodías pop en rapsodias sin acompañamiento. Monk transforma la soledad de «Everything Happens to Me» en una obra maestra del bop menor repleta de sus característicos fraseos inconexos y ritmo variable. Los interesados en una retrospectiva más completa de las grabaciones en solitario de Thelonious Monk en los años 60 deberían consultar también Monk Alone: The Complete Columbia Solo Piano Recordings 1962-1968.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/solo-monk-mw0000312337
El misterio y la inquietante belleza angular de las caras sin adornos del teclado de Thelonious Monk son el centro de Solo Monk. Como si tuviera la historia del jazz en sus manos, las grabaciones e interpretaciones en solitario de Monk de todas las fases de su carrera se mantienen puras. Los componentes de lo que hizo de Monk un compositor, arreglista y, sobre todo, miembro de una banda tan intransigente son evidentes en cada nota que toca. El disco incluye tanto originales de Monk como varias versiones de estándares de la música pop. La mayoría de estos temas fueron grabados durante una gira por la costa oeste a finales de octubre y principios de noviembre de 1964. De este viaje tan productivo saldrían también dos discos en directo: Live at the It Club y Live at the Jazz Workshop, ambos con el cuarteto de Monk. A nivel emocional, sin embargo, estas caras superan sin duda a muchas de las grabaciones de la banda. «Sweet and Lovely» contiene varios pasajes interpretados con el dominio y la intensidad que suelen exigirse a una obra clásica. Las intensas pero sofisticadas progresiones de acordes que puntúan «Ruby, My Dear» transforman lo que antes eran simples melodías pop en rapsodias sin acompañamiento. Monk transforma la soledad de «Everything Happens to Me» en una obra maestra del bop menor repleta de sus característicos fraseos inconexos y ritmo variable. Los interesados en una retrospectiva más completa de las grabaciones en solitario de Thelonious Monk en los años 60 deberían consultar también Monk Alone: The Complete Columbia Solo Piano Recordings 1962-1968.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/solo-monk-mw0000312337
Tracks:
01. Dinah (Take 2)
02. I Surrender, Dear
03. Sweet And Lovely (Take 2)
04. North Of The Sunset
05. Ruby, My Dear (Take 3)
06. I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)
07. I Hadn't Anyone Till You
08. Everything Happens To Me (Take 3)
09. Monk's Point
10. I Should Care
11. Ask Me Now (Take 2)
12. These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)
13. Introspection (Bonus Tracks - Not on Original LP)
14. Darn That Dream (Bonus Tracks - Not on Original LP)
15. Dinah (Take 1) (Bonus Tracks - Not on Original LP)
16. Sweet And Lovely (Take 1) (Bonus Tracks - Not on Original LP)
17. Ruby, My Dear (Take 1) (Bonus Tracks - Not on Original LP)
18. I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) (Bonus Tracks - Not on Original LP)
19. I Hadn't Anyone Till You (Take 2) (Bonus Tracks - Not on Original LP)
20. Everything Happens To Me (Re-Take 1) (Bonus Tracks - Not on Original LP)
21. Ask Me Now (Take 1) (Bonus Tracks - Not on Original LP)
Piano – Thelonious Monk, Producer – Teo Macero
Recording Date: October 31, 1964 - February 23, 1965
Label: Columbia – CK 63533, Legacy – CK 63533
Released: 19 Aug 2003
Genre: Jazz
Style: Bop
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