Innovative harmonies and rhythms opened the door to modern jazz.
This is a masterpiece recorded by pianist Thelonious Monk on Blue Note, and is considered an important record of early modern jazz.
The unique chord progressions and rhythmic placements are striking, allowing for a high degree of freedom for improvisation. The piano keystrokes are firm yet warm, creating a unique sense of space between phrases. The recording is mono, but clear, conveying the full three-dimensionality of each instrument. This historic album, a crystallization of Monk's creativity, has earned a firm place in jazz history.
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A:
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1)
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Round Midnight
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2)
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Off Minor
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3)
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Ruby My Dear
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4)
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I Mean You
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5)
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April In Paris
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6)
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In Walked Bud
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B:
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1)
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Thelonious
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2)
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Epistrophy
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3)
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Misterioso
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4)
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Well You Needn't
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5)
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Introspection
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6)
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Humph
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Piano - Thelonious Monk
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Remastered By - Rudy Van Gelder
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Photography By - Francis Wolff
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Liner Notes - Ira Gitler
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Sleeve - Reid K. Miles
