Monk solo in Paris, 1954

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  • Jazzrook
    Full Member
    • Mar 2011
    • 3167

    Monk solo in Paris, 1954

    A recent discovery for me was Thelonious Monk's solo piano session recorded in Paris in June, 1954.
    Monk is in exhilarating form on 8 of his own compositions and one standard, 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes'.
    Apparently, Monk was so delighted with this Paris session he bought a supply of berets to take home to his friends in New York! A Monk album that deserves to be better known.
  • aka Calum Da Jazbo
    Late member
    • Nov 2010
    • 9173

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    my recollection of critical opinion is that the 1954 sessions are excellent but beware later dates in paris ...
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    • Jazzrook
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      • Mar 2011
      • 3167

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