Product details
- Label Blue Note
- Artist Thelonious Monk
- Series Classic Vinyl Series
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2022
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Genius Of Modern Music (Volume One) by Thelonious Monk.
Monk's unique angular style and harmonic concepts influencing a generation.
Musical Analysis:
Thelonious Monk leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Genius of Modern Music (Volume One)" is a groundbreaking album that captures the essence of Thelonious Monk’s innovative genius at a pivotal point in jazz history. Released in 1956 on the iconic Blue Note label, this collection features some of Monk’s most essential compositions, including beloved classics like "Round Midnight" and "Well, You Needn't." Just from the very first note, listeners are transported into Monk's distinctively rhythmic and melodic universe, characterized by his unique approach to harmony and timing. Unlike any previous piano legends, Monk's ability to blend intricate bebop progressions with a playful sense of space and silence sets this album apart. The accompanying musicians, featuring luminaries like John Coltrane on saxophone and Art Blakey on drums, elevate the sonic experience, creating a vibrant tapestry that is both challenging and enchanting.
What makes "Genius of Modern Music (Volume One)" truly special is not just its innovative compositions but also the philosophy of improvisation and expression that Monk
Pressing Details:
Shrink wrap has the "Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series" sticker on the front and may have a "Made in Germany" sticker on the back.
Issued with a diamond cut, plain white, poly-lined inner sleeve.
[Catalogue number]
"4535336" appears on the back cover, labels and spine;
"00602445353361" appears on the back cover and labels;
"BLP 1510" appears on the labels; and
"1510" appears on the front cover and spine.
[Runouts]
Runouts are etched. Inscribed "geometric" marks are mirrored i.e. '1 l' and '1 ='.
[From the back cover]
A Blue Note Records release; Originally released in 1956 on Blue Note Records © 2022 Capitol Records, LLC.
Universal International Music B.V.
Made in the EU.
Blue Note® is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, LLC. | LP mastering: Kevin Gray, Cohearent Audio
[From the labels]
A Blue Note Records release; Originally released in 1956 on Blue Note Records © 2022 Capitol Records, LLC.
Universal International Music B.V.
Made in the EU. [...] Blue Note® is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, LLC.
[From the 'Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series' hype sticker]
Mastered from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Track Listing:
A1. 'Round About Midnight
A2. Off Minor
A3. Ruby My Dear
A4. I Mean You
A5. April In Paris
A6. In Walked Bud
B1. Thelonious
B2. Epistrophy
B3. Misterioso
B4. Well You Needn't
B5. Introspection
B6. Humph
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Blue Note's legendary sound engineering delivers exceptional quality. Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Thelonious Monk
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Blue Note
Catalog Number: 4535336
Series: Classic Vinyl Series
Release Year: 2022
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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