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Recorded a year before pianist/composer Thelonious Monk's death, this tribute by Bennie Wallace features the dynamic tenor in trios with bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Dannie Richmond plus three quartets with the addition of trombonist Jimmy Knepper. Wallace's eccentric interval jumps and very expressive sound (along with his advanced harmonic knowledge) made him a natural to explore Monk's music and he pours plenty of passion into these improvisations. In addition to seven of Monk's compositions, Wallace contributes his own "Prelude"; the CD reissue adds a second version of "'Round Midnight" to the original program. This colorful and chancetaking session can act as an introduction to both Bennie Wallace and Monk's music. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Plays Monk
03/04/1981 | Enja
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$14.99PLAYS MONK
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$45.99PLAYS MONK (JPN) (RMST) (SHM)
All Music Guide Review
Plays Monk Track Listing
Credits of Plays Monk
- Matthias Winckelmann
- Producer
- Dave Baker
- Engineer, Mixing
- Elisabeth Winckelmann
- Design
- Jurgen Hubner
- Typography
- W. Patrick Hinely
- Photography
- Franz Hofer
- Photography
- Eddie Gomez
- Bass
- Jimmy Knepper
- Trombone
- Dannie Richmond
- Drums
- Bennie Wallace
- Sax (Tenor), Main Performer
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