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Universally regarded as one of the greatest collaborations between the two most influential musicians in modern jazz (Miles Davis notwithstanding), the Jazzland sessions from Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane should be recognized on other levels. While the mastery of the principals is beyond reproach, credit should also be given to peerless bassist Wilbur Ware, as mighty an anchor as anyone could want. These 1957 dates also sport a variety in drummerless trio, quartet, septet, or solo piano settings, all emphasizing the compelling and quirky compositions of Monk. A shouted-out, pronounced "Off Minor" and robust, three-minute "Epistrophy" with legendary saxophonists Coleman Hawkins, Gigi Gryce, and the brilliant, underappreciated trumpeter Ray Copeland are hallmark tracks that every jazz fan should revere. Of the four quartet sessions, the fleet "Trinkle Tinkle" tests Coltrane's mettle, as he's perfectly matched alongside Monk, but conversely unforced during "Nutty" before taking off. Monk's solo piano effort, "Functional," is flavored with blues, stride, and boogie-woogie, while a bonus track, "Monk's Mood," has a Monk-Ware-Coltrane tandem (minus drummer Shadow Wilson) back for an eight-minute excursion primarily with Monk in a long intro, 'Trane in late, and Ware's bass accents booming through the studio. This will always be an essential item standing proudly among unearthed live sessions from Monk and Coltrane, demarcating a pivotal point during the most significant year in all types of music, from a technical and creative standpoint, but especially the jazz of the immediate future.
© Michael G. Nastos /TiVo
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John Coltrane, Tenor Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Thelonious Monk, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Wilbur Ware, Upright Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer, Recording Producer - Shadow Wilson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Gray, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jack Higgins, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 Craft Recordings.
John Coltrane, Tenor Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Thelonious Monk, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Wilbur Ware, Upright Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer, Recording Producer - Shadow Wilson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Gray, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jack Higgins, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 Craft Recordings.
John Coltrane, Tenor Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Thelonious Monk, Composer, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Wilbur Ware, Upright Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Art Blakey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Coleman Hawkins, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Copeland, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer, Recording Producer - Kevin Gray, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jack Higgins, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 Craft Recordings.
John Coltrane, Tenor Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Thelonious Monk, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Wilbur Ware, Upright Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer, Recording Producer - Shadow Wilson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin Gray, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jack Higgins, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 Craft Recordings.
John Coltrane, Tenor Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Thelonious Monk, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Wilbur Ware, Upright Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Art Blakey, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Coleman Hawkins, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Ray Copeland, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Orrin Keepnews, Producer, Recording Producer - Kevin Gray, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jack Higgins, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kenneth Clarke, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2023 Craft Recordings.
John Coltrane, Tenor Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Thelonious Monk, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Orrin Keepnews, Producer, Recording Producer - Kevin Gray, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jack Higgins, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2023 Craft Recordings.
Albumbeschreibung
Universally regarded as one of the greatest collaborations between the two most influential musicians in modern jazz (Miles Davis notwithstanding), the Jazzland sessions from Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane should be recognized on other levels. While the mastery of the principals is beyond reproach, credit should also be given to peerless bassist Wilbur Ware, as mighty an anchor as anyone could want. These 1957 dates also sport a variety in drummerless trio, quartet, septet, or solo piano settings, all emphasizing the compelling and quirky compositions of Monk. A shouted-out, pronounced "Off Minor" and robust, three-minute "Epistrophy" with legendary saxophonists Coleman Hawkins, Gigi Gryce, and the brilliant, underappreciated trumpeter Ray Copeland are hallmark tracks that every jazz fan should revere. Of the four quartet sessions, the fleet "Trinkle Tinkle" tests Coltrane's mettle, as he's perfectly matched alongside Monk, but conversely unforced during "Nutty" before taking off. Monk's solo piano effort, "Functional," is flavored with blues, stride, and boogie-woogie, while a bonus track, "Monk's Mood," has a Monk-Ware-Coltrane tandem (minus drummer Shadow Wilson) back for an eight-minute excursion primarily with Monk in a long intro, 'Trane in late, and Ware's bass accents booming through the studio. This will always be an essential item standing proudly among unearthed live sessions from Monk and Coltrane, demarcating a pivotal point during the most significant year in all types of music, from a technical and creative standpoint, but especially the jazz of the immediate future.
© Michael G. Nastos /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 6 track(s)
- Total length: 00:37:55
- Main artists: Thelonious Monk John Coltrane
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Craft Recordings
- Genre: Jazz
© 1961 Craft Recordings. ℗ 2023 Craft Recordings.
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