Phil Woods, Franco D'Andrea - Our Monk

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Review by Laura Lonighi

Our Monk is a collaborative album by American saxophonist Phil Woods and Italian pianist Franco D'Andrea. The album pays tribute to the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, featuring eight of his compositions arranged by D'Andrea and performed by the duo.

The album opens with a swinging rendition of "Straight No Chaser," with Woods' precise and melodic saxophone playing complementing D'Andrea's dynamic piano work. The duo's interplay is especially evident on tracks like "Round Midnight" and "Monk's Dream," where they take turns leading and following each other in a playful and improvisational manner.

Throughout the album, Woods and D'Andrea demonstrate their deep understanding and appreciation of Monk's music, capturing his quirky rhythms and angular melodies with skill and sensitivity. They also add their own unique touches to the compositions, such as the Latin-inspired groove of "Blue Monk" and the bluesy inflections of "Ruby My Dear."

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
'Round Midnight8:51
Blue Monk5:36
Misterioso6:25
I Mean You6:25
Ask Me Now7:13
Pannonica6:38
Well You Needn't7:19
Epistrophy4:53
In Walked Bud (2nd Take)5:56
Straight No Chaser 5:52

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Catalog Numbers

W 78.2

Labels

Philology

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtMu Rec Studio

Credits

RoleCredit
Alto SaxophonePhil Woods
PianoFranco D'Andrea

Notes

  • Recorded: November 21, 1994 Mu Rec Studio, Milano.
  • Duets recorded directly on two tracks without any editing, all but "In Walked Bud" in first take.

Barcodes

Barcode: 8 013284 007827

About Phil Woods, Franco D'Andrea

American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, composer & bandleader, born 2 November 1931 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. Died 29 September 2015 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA at the age of 83.

Real Name

    • Philip Wells Woods

Name Vars

  • P. Woods
  • P. Woulds
  • P.Woods
  • Ph Woods
  • Ph. Woods
  • Phil
  • Phil Wood
  • Philip Woods
  • Phill Woods
  • Woods
  • Woulds
  • Ф. Вудс
  • Фил Вудс
  • Õ£ëû¦Ãº

Aliases

  • Phil Funk
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Summary by Laura Lonighi

Our Monk is a delightful and engaging tribute to one of jazz's most iconic figures, showcasing the talents of two master musicians at the top of their game. Fans of Monk, Woods, and D'Andrea alike are sure to enjoy this album.