Eric Reed - The Adventurous Monk

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:01
Size: 105,7 MB
Art: Front

(3:26)  1. Thelonious
(6:37)  2. Work
(3:39)  3. Reflections
(5:05)  4. Evidence
(4:07)  5. 'Round Midnight
(4:47)  6. Nutty
(4:21)  7. Gallop's Gallop
(4:35)  8. Pannonica
(4:07)  9. Dear Ruby (Ruby, My Dear)
(5:12) 10. Ba-Leues Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are

The third in pianist Eric Reed's ongoing exploration of the music of pianist Thelonious Monk, 2014's The Adventurous Monk is a highly engaging, deeply swinging celebration of the bebop innovator's sound. The album follows up Reed's previous Monk-themed albums, 2011's The Dancing Monk and 2012's The Baddest Monk. Backing Reed here is his adept rhythm section of bassist Ben Williams and drummer Gregory Hutchinson. Also joining Reed is tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake, who appeared on The Baddest Monk, and vocalist Charenée Wade, who lends her urbane, soulful style to Monk's classic "Ruby, My Dear." More than just making a covers album or homage, Reed never fails to seize the opportunity to truly explore the complexities and nuances of Monk's music, endeavoring to find his own voice in the compositions. ~ Matt Collar  http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-adventurous-monk-mw0002618615

Personnel: Eric Reed (piano); Seamus Blake (tenor saxophone); Gregory Hutchinson (drums); Charenée Wade, Ben Williams

The Adventurous Monk

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