Thelonious Monk
The Prophet (Limited Clear Vinyl) (8055515232783)
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1954
The Prophet (Limited Clear Vinyl)
Thelonious Monk
Destination Moon
8055515232783
LPS 168654
8055515232783
JAZZ
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• LIMITED EDITION ON CLEAR VINYL
In 1954, during his first trip to Paris, the adventurous pianist and be-bop pioneer Thelonious Monk recorded a handful of songs for French radio, first issued by the Swing label (prequel of Vogue Discs) on a 10" EP, and later reissued as The Prophet. Unencumbered by bass, drums, or other accompaniment, Monk gives us all we need in left-hand rhythms and right-hand melodies; ‘Round About Midnight’ and ‘Reflections’ di play masterful commands and there’s a one-off take of ‘Smoke Gets In Your Eyes.’ Highlighting his capabilities in full, this is required listening for Monk fans and lovers of solo jazz piano.
TRACKS:
- SIDE A
- A1. Round About Midnight
- A2. Reflections
- A3. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- A4. Well You Needn't
- SIDE B
- B1. Portrait Of An Ermite
- B2. Manganese
- B3. Eronel
- B4. Off Minor
