Thelonious Monk - Thelonious Monk In Tokyo
Review by Amanda Pinho
Thelonious Monk In Tokyo is a live album that captures the iconic jazz pianist in a rare performance in Japan. Recorded in 1963, the album showcases Monk's unique style and improvisational skills in front of an enthusiastic audience.
The album features six tracks, including Monk's classic compositions such as "Straight, No Chaser" and "Blue Monk." The musicianship is top-notch, with Monk's piano playing complemented by the solid rhythm section of bassist Butch Warren and drummer Frankie Dunlop.
One of the highlights of the album is the opening track, "Ruby, My Dear," which showcases Monk's delicate touch and melodic sensibility. Another standout is the frenetic "Well, You Needn't," which features some impressive soloing from all the musicians.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Don't Blame Me | ||
| Blue Monk | ||
| Round About Midnight | ||
| Evidence | ||
| Straight, No Chaser |
Video
Blown Speakers -- episode 8: Thelonious Monk Monk in Tokyo (1963)
Round Midnight - A6
Thelonious Monk - Don't blame me
Images
Catalog Numbers
- ETJ-60006
- EP-8010
Labels
ExpressListen online
- online anhören
- online luisteren
- lyssna på nätet
- kuunnella verkossa
- lytte på nettet
- escuchar en línea
- ascolta in linea
- ouvir online
- écouter en ligne
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Promo
- Reissue
- Stereo
- Red
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | Toshiba Musical Industries Ltd. |
| Recorded At | Koseinenkin Kaikan |
| Manufactured By | Toshiba Musical Industries Ltd. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Sleeve Notes | いソノてルヲ |
| Bass | Larry Redley |
| Drums | Lenny McBrowne |
| Liner Notes | いソノてルヲ |
| Piano | Thelonious Monk |
| Tenor Saxophone | Paul Geffreys |
Notes
- 見本盤 on label.
- Live recording from the 2nd Annual Newport Jazz Festival In Japan, on Oct. 4th, 1970.
- Japan Toshiba/Express regular issue, black vynil
- Recorded live at Koseinenkin Hall in Tokyo.
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Rights Society: JASRACAbout Thelonious Monk
American jazz pianist and composer.
Born: 10 October 1917 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA.
Died: 17 February 1982 in Weehawken, New Jersey, USA (aged 64).
One of the most influential pianists of the twentieth century, Thelonious Monk had a idiosyncratic improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire. He is often regarded as one of the founders of bebop. Monk's prolific compositions and improvisations are full of dissonant harmonies and angular melodic twists. His unorthodox approach to the piano combines a highly percussive attack with abrupt, use of silence and dramatic pauses. He was also known for a distinct fashion sense in his suits, hats and trademark sunglasses. Monk was an unconventional stage presence, known for getting up from his piano to dance (sometimes in a counter-clockwise motion which drew comparisons to ring-shout and Muslim Sufi whirling) while his band members were still playing. Monk is one of only five jazz musicians to date to be featured on the cover of Time magazine, which puts him in a select company with , , , and .
Father of and .
Real Name
- Thelonious Sphere Monk
Name Vars
- G. Monk
- Mann
- Mink
- MonK
- Monk
- Monkl
- N. Monk
- Nonk
- R.Monk
- S. T. Monk
- T Monk
- T S Monk
- T, Monk
- T- Monk
- T. Monk
- T. Mark
- T. Mok
- T. Monk
- T. Monk / Th. Monk
- T. Monk*
- T. Monkas
- T. Monks
- T. Nonk
- T. S. Monk
- T.Monk
- T.S. Monk
- T.S.Monk
- TM
- Telonious Monk
- Telonus Monk
- Th. Monk
- Th.Monk
- Thel. Monk
- Thelemonius Monk
- Theleonious Monk
- Theloneous Monk
- Thelonias Monk
- Thelonilus Monk
- Thelonious
- Thelonious Mon
- Thelonious Monk Solo
- Thelonious S Monk
- Thelonious S. Monk
- Thelonious Sphere Monk
- Thelonious Sphere Monk
- Thelonious.monk
- Thelonius Monk
- Thelonius S Monk
- Thelonius Sphere Monk
- TheloniusMonk
- Theolonious Monk
- Theolonious S Monk
- Theolonius Monk
- Thélonious Monk
- Théo Monk
- Théolonius Monk
- monk
- Т. Монк
- Телониоус Монк
- Телониус Монк
- Телонијус Монк
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Summary by Amanda Pinho
Comments
Exquisite!
"On the way to the recording studio, someone asked Thelonious if it was true that he was going to do a solo of Don’t Blame Me during the session. He replied, “Maybe. It depends how I feel when I get there.” Well, when he did get there, he executed a couple of intricate dance figures, sat down at the piano and went right into it while everyone held their breath. Even if Thelonious’ music is precise and mathematical, it is at the same time pure magic. Listen, and you’ll see." • NICA DE KOENIGSWARTER, from her liner notes for the album.
Took me well over a dozen listens to notice it. What is that very low singing (almost growling) in the background?
Okay, you insightful musicians, what key is this in? I'd be grateful.
La bonne trace de Thelonious !!!
Exquisite. The playing isn't the cleanest, but that's jazz for ya.
A veces, acongojado por su muerte precoz, me abandoné entre sus dedos y así pude volar hacia sueños furtivos… Qué mejor modo de traspasar el insomnio. Mientras, recitaba en silencio : « Essaime la poussière. Nul ne décèlera votre union » (René Char, Le Marteau sans maître).
Absolutely amazing - love this version
