These pieces have recognizable structures but Monk's unconventional and percussive techniques are replaced by Travaglini's lyrically impromptu creations. The same music from two very different perspectives; Thelonious Monk was an artist ahead of his time while Stefano Travaglini is solidifying his place in the chronology of modern music.

Solo Monk is the eighth album Thelonious Monk released for Columbia Records in The album is composed entirely of solo piano work by Monk. The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek states "This is perhaps the solo piano record to have by Monk". In addition to various vinyl and CD issues, Sony Music Enterprises issued an SACD (SRGS ) in Japan.

Bright Mississippi Trinkle Tinkle Reflections Brake's Sake Straight, No Chaser Friday the 13th 'Round Midnight Work Blue Monk The complete compositions of Thelonious Monk on solo guitar, in six volumes. This is the first time the complete Monk songbook has been recorded on a single solo instrument.

Mar 29,  · My first experience of Monk was "Criss Cross" and the Monk side of the old "Miles and Monk at Newport" LP. Hard to go wrong with the most of the Riverside or Columbia titles. My recommendations would be any of the following: "Monk's Music" "Brilliant Corners" "5 x 5 x Monk" "Thelonious Himself" (solo) "Thelonious Alone in San Francisco" (solo).

Solo Monk, an Album by Thelonious Monk. Released in on Legacy (catalog no. CK ; CD). Genres: Stride.

Jul 21,  · Two of the new tracks "Introspection" and "Darn That Dream," first appeared on the double-album "Always Know." Lastly, 's "Underground," Monk's final Columbia studio album, newly features previously unreleased alternate takes of "Boo Boo's Birthday" and the waltz "Ugly Beauty," as well as the first recorded take of "Thelonious.".

Solo Monk, an Album by Thelonious Monk. Released in May on Columbia (catalog no. CL ; Vinyl LP). Genres: Stride. Featured peformers: Thelonious Monk (piano), Teo Macero (producer), Paul Davis (cover art), Martin Williams (liner notes).

Sep 28,  · Thelonious Monk was more composer-pianist than pianist-composer, which can also be said of Gerry Mulligan when he laid his saxophone aside (he was presumably influenced by his friend Monk, whom he.

Thelonious Monk - "Solo Monk" CBS SBPG Notes by Martin Williams. Dinah; I Surrender, Dear; Sweet and Lovely; North of the Sunset; Ruby, My Dear; I'm Confessin' that I Love You; I Hadn't Anyone Till You; Everything Happens To Me; Monk's Point; I Should Care; Ask Me Now; These Foolish Things; Introspection; (CD bonus track).