The Thelonious Monk Quartet Monk's Dream IMPEX RECORDS 180g Audiophile Vinyl LP!

Description: Highly Reviewed at HiFi+ - 10 out of 10 for Recording & Music!!!Michael Fremer Rated 9/10 Music, 9/10 Sonics!Heavy-Weight 180 Gram Audiophile All-Analog Pressing! Mastered by Kevin Gray & Pressed at RTI! With the arrival of Thelonious Sphere Monk, modern music, let alone modern culture--simply hasn't been the same. Recognized as one of the most inventive pianists of any musical genre, Monk achieved a startlingly original sound that even his most devoted followers have been unable to successfully imitate. His musical vision was both ahead of its time and deeply rooted in tradition, spanning the entire history of the music from the stride masters of James P. Johnson and Willie "the Lion" Smith to the tonal freedom and kinetics of the avant garde. And he shares with Edward "Duke" Ellington the distinction of being one of the century's greatest American composers. At the same time, his commitment to originality in all aspects of life in fashion, in his creative use of language and economy of words, in his biting humor, even in the way he danced away from the piano has led fans and detractors alike to call him eccentric, mad or even taciturn. Consequently, Monk has become perhaps the most talked about and least understood artist in the history of jazz. After extended negotiations, Monk signed in 1962 to Columbia Records, one of the big four American record labels of the day along with RCA Victor, Capitol, and Decca. Monk's relationship with Riverside had soured over disagreements concerning royalty payments and had concluded with a brace of European live albums; he had not recorded a studio album since 5 by Monk by 5 in June 1959. Working with producer Teo Macero on his debut for the label, the sessions in the first week of November had a stable line-up that had been with him for two years: tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse (who worked with Monk from 1959 to 1970), bassist John Ore, and drummer Frankie Dunlop. Monk's Dream, his earliest Columbia album, was released in 1963. Columbia's resources allowed Monk to be promoted more widely than earlier in his career. Monk's Dream would become the best-selling LP of his lifetime, and on February 28, 1964, he appeared on the cover of Time magazine, being featured in the article "The Loneliest Monk". Features:First Time Available on Heavy-Weight 180 Gram VinylAudiophile All-Analog PressingMastered Impeccably from the Original Master TapesMastered by Kevin GrayStereoPressed at RTI Musicians:Thelonious Monk, pianoCharlie Rouse, tenor saxJohn Ore, bassFrankie Dunlop, drums Tracks:1. Monk's Dream2. Body And Soul3. Bright Mississippi4. Five Spot Blues5. Bolivar Blues6. Just A Gigolo7. Bye-Ya8. Sweet And Lovely UPC: 88697944351

Price: 42.74 USD

Location: Yonkers, New York

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