Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane (Mono, Craft)
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Piano – Thelonious Monk [click here to see more vinyl featuring Thelonious Monk]
Tenor Saxophone – John Coltrane (A1 to B2) [click here to see more vinyl featuring John Coltrane]
Drums – Art Blakey (A3, B2) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Art Blakey]
Tenor Saxophone – Coleman Hawkins (A3, B2) [click here to see more vinyl featuring Coleman Hawkins]
Trumpet – Ray Copeland (A3, B2)
Bass – Wilbur Ware (A1 to B2)
Drums – Shadow Wilson (A1-2, B1)
Alto Saxophone – Gigi Gryce (A3, B2)
Written by Thelonious Monk
1LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Mono
Studio
Record Press : Record Technology Incorporated
Label : Craft Recordings Original Jazz Classics Series
Original Label : Jazzland
Recorded April 16, 1957 ; June 25–26, 1957 ; July, 1957 at Reeves Sound Studios, New York City
Engineered by Jack Higgins
Produced by Orrin Keepnews
Mastered and lacquer cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Cover painting by Richard Jennings
Album design by Ken Deardoff
Liner Notes by Ira Gitler
Photography by Don Schlitten and Lawrence N. Shustak
Originally released in October 1961
Reissued in May 2023
Tracks:
Side A:
- Ruby, My Dear
- Trinkle, Tinkle
- Off Minor
Side B:
- Nutty
- Epistrophy
- Functional
Reviews :
“Universally regarded as one of the greatest collaborations between the two most influential musicians in modern jazz (Miles Davis notwithstanding), the Jazzland sessions from Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane should be recognized on other levels. While the mastery of the principals is beyond reproach, credit should also be given to peerless bassist Wilbur Ware, as mighty an anchor as anyone could want. These 1957 dates also sport a variety in drummerless trio, quartet, septet, or solo piano settings, all emphasizing the compelling and quirky compositions of Monk. A shouted-out, pronounced "Off Minor" and robust, three-minute "Epistrophy" with legendary saxophonists Coleman Hawkins, Gigi Gryce, and the brilliant, underappreciated trumpeter Ray Copeland are hallmark tracks that every jazz fan should revere. Of the four quartet sessions, the fleet "Trinkle Tinkle" tests Coltrane's mettle, as he's perfectly matched alongside Monk, but conversely unforced during "Nutty" before taking off. Monk's solo piano effort, "Functional," is flavored with blues, stride, and boogie-woogie, while a bonus track, "Monk's Mood," has a Monk-Ware-Coltrane tandem (minus drummer Shadow Wilson) back for an eight-minute excursion primarily with Monk in a long intro, 'Trane in late, and Ware's bass accents booming through the studio. This will always be an essential item standing proudly among unearthed live sessions from Monk and Coltrane, demarcating a pivotal point during the most significant year in all types of music, from a technical and creative standpoint, but especially the jazz of the immediate future.” AllMusic Review by Michael G. Nastos
Ratings :
AllMusic : 5 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.84 / 5