Thelonious Monk - 5 By Monk By 5 (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1959
- 7 tracks
- 58 min
- jazz
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Monk was an amazing artist, and there's a ton of his music out there, with lots of reissues too. I'm more into his piano stuff. Sure, you might be drawn to albums with famous sidemen like Coltrane, Rollins, Mulligan, or Miles. But honestly, on those records, the horn players are so loud that Monk's genius often gets overshadowed; it's not the best way to appreciate one of the all-time greats of bebop and hard bop. I've got his solo albums too, but they don't always have that edgy, mind-bending, modern Monk sound I love. A lot of those are more about his early stride piano style.This is a fantastic record with his quartet plus Thad Jones. Monk's longtime partner Charlie Rouse is on tenor. Charlie always knows just how to back up the piano. He's as great an accompanist as he is a soloist.As I said, this STEREO record sounds incredible. The horns have a great sound (though they're a bit drenched in reverb); the drums are a bit old-school, but not in a bad way.Very nice pressing, OJC usually hits the mark. Highly recommended.
This album is amazing. The sound is so clear, crisp, and well-balanced. Kevin Gray did an incredible job mastering it. It's a must-have, even for those who just casually enjoy Jazz. This album is already on fire and somehow keeps getting better.
Five by Monk by Five" is an amazing album to listen to! Kevin Gray did an incredible job mastering it, resulting in a sound that's warm, clear, and spacious. The performance throughout is outstanding. I strongly suggest giving it numerous plays!
This test pressing has a really nice sound. I'm guessing it was meant for a Classic Records reissue but it never came to fruition. Any information would be great. Perhaps it was an Analogue Productions project?
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