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DVD : Jazz Icons: Thelonious Monk Live in '66 |
- Monk quartetThe playing is very good, but seems a bit awkward and strained due to the lack of an audience on both sessions; the players seem a but more relaxed on the second session (some of the players even make a cute imitation of the Monk dance). Overall it's fun watching Monk use those unorthodox fingerings to get his sound out and 'Round Midnight is classic. Definitely worth a purchase to see good, quality footage of the quartet, but I don't think it's the most enjoyable DVD of the series.
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- Great chance to see Monk play liveThis film features two mid-1960s performances by the legendary post-bop pianist and composer, Thelonious Monk. The performances were for European TV audiences, and were filmed two days apart. The close proximity of the shows helps underscore to the deeply inventive improvisation of Monk's compact quartet -- the two versions of "Lulu's Back In Town" are amazingly different, each filled with strong solo and group efforts. Particularly striking is drummer Ben Riley, whose brushwork in the first set is nothing short of jaw-droppingly amazing. Although Monk is an odd and outwardly aloof character, there is tangible warmth and good humor between all the bandmembers... This is a great glimpse at this unique jazz legend playing during his (long!) creative peak. Highly recommended!
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