Saturday, October 08, 2005
Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall
I was driving to the supermarket yesterday and turned on the radio (which was of course set to NPR), and a review by Kevin Whitehead was on, discussing the release of the Theolonious Monk and John Coltrane 1957 performance at Carnige Hall. Apparently they found some undiscovered tapes that captured that brief although amazing collaboration. Of course I did what any jazz fanatic would do. I went to I-Tunes and downloaded the album. (Funny how digital technology has caused some of us older folks to return to using the word "album" rather than CD).
The combination works. Coltrane soaring all about Monk's percussive yet sparse piano playing. It swings, and Coltrane is effusive. The rhythm section is supportive, keeping a nice propulsive beat, highlighting things perfectly and letting Monk and Coltrane stretch out. The live audience is respectful and doesn't get in the way.
The album again is Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall. I recommend this highly.
The combination works. Coltrane soaring all about Monk's percussive yet sparse piano playing. It swings, and Coltrane is effusive. The rhythm section is supportive, keeping a nice propulsive beat, highlighting things perfectly and letting Monk and Coltrane stretch out. The live audience is respectful and doesn't get in the way.
The album again is Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall. I recommend this highly.
# posted by Strange Anomaly : 4:24 AM
