Name: Plays Monk
Brand: Enja
SKU: 277448
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Plays Monk

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Album: Plays Monk
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Skippy	More Info...
2)	Ask Me Now	More Info...
3)	Evidence	More Info...
4)	Round Midnight	More Info...
5)	Straight No Chaser	More Info...
6)	Prelude	More Info...
7)	Ugly Beauty	More Info...
8)	Variation On a Theme (Tinkle Tinkle)	More Info...

Album: Plays Monk
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Skippy	More Info...
2)	Ask Me Now	More Info...
3)	Evidence	More Info...
4)	Round Midnight	More Info...
5)	Straight No Chaser	More Info...
6)	Prelude	More Info...
7)	Ugly Beauty	More Info...
8)	Variation On a Theme (Tinkle Tinkle)	More Info...

Performer Notes

Personnel: Bennie Wallace (tenor saxophone); Jimmy Knepper (trombone); Eddie Gomez (bass); Dannie Richmond (drums).
Recorded at Sound Ideas Studio, New York, New York on March 4 & 5, 1981.
Personnel: Bennie Wallace (tenor saxophone); Jimmy Knepper (trombone); Dannie Richmond (drums).
Audio Mixer: Dave Baker .
Recording information: Sound Ideas Studios, New York, NY (03/04/1981/03/05/1981).
Photographers: Franz Hofer; W. Patrick Hinely.
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