Thelonious Monk – The Prophet - BRAND NEW CASSETTE TAPE

Label: Destination Moon - DMOOK011

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, later issued as The Prophet. Unencumbered by bass, drums or other a companiment, Monk gives us all we need in left-hand rhythms and right-hand melodies; ‘Round About Midnight’ and ‘Reflections’ di play masterful command 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.

Tracklist

A1 Round About Midnight

A2 Reflections

A3 Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

A4 Well You Needn't

B1 Portrait Of An Ermite

B2 Manganese

B3 Eronel

B4 Off Minor