Kelley is a meticulously researched and engaging read that seeks to put the record straight without any chaser. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Nov 29, 2017 pianists and other musicians can gain a great deal by studying and considering monk s sense of melodic connections between chords when comping behind a soloist, his use of the melody of a composition as the cantus firmus to be referred to constantly during a solo in place of the more common practice of creating new melodies that outline the chord changes, and above all, his magnificent use of. Thelonious monk quartet misterioso releases discogs. Thelonious monk quartet featuring john coltrane at carnegie hall book. Four or five of us sit around the mediumfi record player in dartmouths college hall.
A completely unique pianist and composer, thelonious monk was born 102 years ago, in october 1917. Thelonious sphere monk rocky mount, north carolina 10th october 1917 hartsdale, new york 17th february 1982 was a jazz pianist and composer widely considered as one of the most important musicians in jazz he is one of only five jazz musicians to be featured on the cover of time monk had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire. But misterioso is also about the mystery of life and i am sure monk could have called the piece mystery but something in the italian, spanish, portuguese, take your pick, misterioso better framed the mood of the tunethe word is. Monk takes us with this tune on a stroll through a labyrinth, to some it feels like a long winding staircase with no landing, to others it feels like a stairway leading to the drama of the anticipated results. Dec 29, 2009 in a new biography, thelonious monk minus the myth robin d. Thelonious monk plays duke ellington 1955 and the unique thelonious monk 1956. During june of 1958, thelonious monk and his latest quartet, which included tenor saxophone player johnny griffin, drummer roy haynes, and. The life and times of an american original by robin d.
Thelonious monk thelonious in action riverside rlp 12262 thelonious monk misterioso riverside rlp 12279 the thelonious monk quartet live at the five spot discovery. Kelley is the first biography to put the idiosyncratic music and eccentric behavior of this jazz legend into factual. Popular notions about monk tend to emphasize his lack of formal training, his bizarre behavior and unique fashion sense. Aug 03, 2017 misterioso the title track of the album fulfils all its onomatopoeic promise. Misterioso misterioso thelonious monk was a more nuanced figure than the flimsy characterization of a wayout jazz cat could ever convey. The life and times of an american original, a hefty, familyauthorized, and definitive factual biography, which declared that monk was. Misterioso original jazz classics remasters by thelonious. Jan 01, 2012 listen to your favorite songs from misterioso original jazz classics remasters by thelonious monk quartet now. Product information misterioso by thelonious monk digital sheet music leadsheet add to wish list at a glance. One of monks most endearing numbers, the aptly named nutty, opens the recording complete with its plummeting down the stairs piano riffs and precisely places dissonant harmonies.
Thelonious monk quartet with john coltrane at carnegie hall. Misterioso is a 1958 see 1958 in music album by jazz musician thelonious monk. Thelonious monk trio 1954, ojc a trumpedup drug conviction and draconian cabaret laws would rob monk of his ability to perform in new york for. The discovery substantially increased coverage of monk and coltranes partnership. Stream misterioso by thelonious monk quartet and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Along with thelonious in action, which was also recorded during the five spot gigs in 58, misterioso introduced the quartet formula that was to become a monk staple. Monks music by thelonious monkthelonious monk quartetthelonious monk septet vinyl, oct2016, jazz images. Misterioso, thelonious monks 1958 album recorded live at the five spot cafe in greenwich village, gets its title from his 1948 composition of the same name. Jazz piano collection thelonious monk thelonious monk. Thelonious monk licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbia.
In a new biography, thelonious monk minus the myth. The quartet were ahmed abdulmalik on bass, monk on piano. Misterioso, an album by thelonious monk quartet on spotify. These are the questions that occurred to me as i wrote this articlea fitting tribute in monks centenary year. Justin pembertons film version of thomas pikettys landmark book on the. Jazz piano collection thelonious monk below are recordings and pdf transcriptions from a thelonious monk transcription book which is seemingly impossible to purchase. Misterioso by annette johnson, published on august 3, 2017 at all about jazz. Jun 18, 2010 book of the week books thelonious monk. Woven through the chronological listing of monks work is the story of his rise to acceptance as one of the key pianists and composers of jazz and his decline in health and popularity to his death in 1982.
Kelley spent 14 years on a new book, which some are calling the definitive work on a jazz legend. Listen to your favorite songs from misterioso by thelonious monk now. Welcome to jul 1, 2009 thelonious monk leave a comment posted by admin welcome to, site for the book thelonious monk, the life and times of an american original. There are interesting closeups of monk concentrating and some good views of his unorthodox fingering, as well as plenty of footage showing the quartet en masse. The life and times of an american original by robin dg kelley. Thelonious monks first known recording was made in 1944, when he worked as a member of coleman hawkinss quartet. Of all the major jazz artists, thelonious monk was one of the most original musical thinkersnonconformist, idiosyncratic, imaginative, eccentricin a word, unique. Id recommend this both for established fans and for anyone wanting an introduction to mature monk. Thelonious monk quotes author of thelonious monk plays. Monk is truly the star that shines here, although johnny griffin soon to be replaced by charlie rouse and the rest of this incarnation of his quartet ensemble support monk well.
Frank kimbrough, a straightahead pianist, recently made his own 70song collection with his quartet, featuring rather bythebook readings of monks tunes. Thelonious monk fake book c edition hal leonard online. Misterioso by thelonious monk on amazon music unlimited. He is known for introducing the big book look in book jacket design, and designed about 6,500 jackets and more than 200 jazz record covers. By the time of its recording, pianist and bandleader thelonious monk had overcome an extended period of career difficulties and achieved stardom with his residency at new yorks five spot cafe, beginning in 1957. For the first time, thelonious monks songbook swings solo. Blue note cdp 0777 7 99786 2 5 thelonious monk with john coltrane complete live. Misterioso by thelonious monk quartetthelonious monk.
The music of thelonious monk is among the most requested of any jazz composer, but accurate lead sheets and sources have never been widely available until now. Get the best deals on thelonious monk lp vinyl records when you shop the largest online selection at. In this masterful compilation, worldrecognized discographer chris sheridan draws together the most comprehensive reconstruction of thelonious monks performances and recordings. Former editor of british network television news programs and awardwinning producer, sheridan has a parallel life as a jazz writer, publishing in magazines in the united states, germany, france, italy, and japan as well as the uk. Buy thelonious monk quartet, thelonious monks album titled misterioso to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Below are recordings and pdf transcriptions from a thelonious monk transcription book which is seemingly impossible to. Hannah rothschild has written the extraordinary story of her great aunt nica, the jazz baroness who ran away from a life of privilege for the love of american jazz genius thelonious monk. May 26, 2011 thelonious monk licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbia.
Print and download lead sheets for misterioso by thelonious monk in bb major. Chris sheridan is a discographer, writer, and uk correspondent for down beat. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Thelonious think of one ugly beauty we see well you neednt jazz piano collection thelonious monk thelonious monk. Thelonious monk quartet misterioso remastered amazon. Misterioso thelonious monk quartet, thelonious monk. Thelonious monk, american pianist and composer who was among the first creators of modern jazz.
As the pianist in the band at mintons playhouse, a nightclub in new york city, in the early 1940s, monk had great influence on the other musicians who later developed the bebop movement. It was recorded live at the five spot cafe with thelonious monk piano. Buy misterioso by thelonious monk quartet online at alibris. Oct 18, 2009 thelonious monk, the great american jazz artist, during the first half of his junior year at stuyvesant high school in new york, showed up in class only 16 out of 92 days and received zeros in. Sandy lattimore, poet son of classicist richmond and the guy who dubbed me xgau, is spinning thelonious monks misterioso, recorded live at the five spot on cooper square in 1958. Pianists and other musicians can gain a great deal by studying and considering monks sense of melodic connections between chords when comping behind a soloist, his use of the melody of a composition as the cantus firmus to be referred to constantly during a solo in place of the more common practice of creating new melodies that outline the chord changes, and above all, his magnificent use of. He willingly recorded two albums of jazz standards as a means of increasing his profile.
It serves as the final track of the original set before the inclusion of bonus material. Misterioso by thelonious monk quartet, thelonious monk. T s monk can do virtually no wrong in my book and i enjoyed this so much it got me into johnny griffin. If youre a fan of either thelonious monk or vinyl records, this is a must have. Recorded on the same date as thelonious in action, this is a fine selection. Thelonious monk misterioso sheet music leadsheet in bb.
Misterioso by thelonious monk quartet thelonious monk vinyl. This folio has 70 of the master composerpianists most familiar pieces, as well as a number of obscure and unrecorded tunes, in easytoread versions. Marks place, where the bill is sharedyou could look it upby the thelonious monk quartet and the john coltrane quartet. Monk didnt record under his own name, however, until 1947, when he played as the. Misterioso is a 1958 live album by american jazz ensemble the thelonious monk quartet. It is a vision that corresponds well with the way monks music, his composing as well as his playing, defied the norms developed by even his progressive contemporaries. Jazz lp vinyl records thelonious monk for sale ebay. Thelonious monk piano ahmed abdulmalik bass johnny griffin tenor saxophone roy haynes drums orrin keepnews producer ray fowler recording engineer.
The life and times of an american original, a hefty, familyauthorized, and definitive factual. Thelonious monk was one of the great eccentrics of jazz music. Misterioso thelonious monk quartet, thelonious monk songs. Thelonious monk quartet featuring john coltrane at. Misterioso thelonious monk annette johnson nutty blues five spot lets cool one in walked bud just a gigolo evidence round midnight.
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