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Tag: Thelonious Monk

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5 by Monk by 5 – Thelonious Monk

February 9, 2021 colinsreview

One of Thelonious Monk’s most skittish albums. Continue reading 5 by Monk by 5 – Thelonious Monk

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Thelonious Alone in San Francisco – Thelonious Monk

December 14, 2020 colinsreview

This oft-forgotten solo piano showcase is another reminder why Thelonious Monk was the most singular jazz musician of the era.
Grade: A- Continue reading Thelonious Alone in San Francisco – Thelonious Monk

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Thelonious in Action | Album Review

March 11, 2020 colinsreview

Album review of Thelonious in Action, a 1958 live LP by Thelonious Monk.
Grade: A- Continue reading Thelonious in Action | Album Review

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Thelonious Himself

November 26, 2019 colinsreview

Thelonious Himself provides an intimate setting for Monk to paint some of his moodiest pictures.
Grade: A- Continue reading Thelonious Himself

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Mulligan Meets Monk

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 colinsreview

One of Thelonious Monk’s minor collaborations; one of Gerry Mulligan’s major works.
Grade: A- Continue reading Mulligan Meets Monk

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Brilliant Corners

November 4, 2019 colinsreview

Thelonious Monk’s greatest album.
Grade: A+ Continue reading Brilliant Corners

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Monk’s Music

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 colinsreview

Monk’s Music is one the pianists most essential LPs.
Grade: A Continue reading Monk’s Music

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Song of the Day: “Honeysuckle Rose”

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 colinsreview

Song of the Day: “Honeysuckle Rose” by Thelonious Monk Continue reading Song of the Day: “Honeysuckle Rose”

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The Unique Thelonious Monk

June 12, 2019September 14, 2019 colinsreview

Ironically, “The Unique Thelonious Monk” is unique in the fact that it is conventional.
Grade: A Continue reading The Unique Thelonious Monk

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Thelonious Monk continued his hot streak into 1955

Thelonious Monk continued his hot streak into 1955

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 colinsreview

Reviews of two Thelonious Monk LPs from 1955. Continue reading Thelonious Monk continued his hot streak into 1955

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Monk and Powell: Jazz Pianists in 1954

January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 colinsreview

A look at two albums from two all-time jazz greats. Continue reading Monk and Powell: Jazz Pianists in 1954

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Top 10 Albums of 1952

September 11, 2018October 19, 2019 colinsreview

My picks for the best albums of 1952. Continue reading Top 10 Albums of 1952

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