{"product_id":"monk-s-moods-1","title":"Monk's Moods","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eThelonious Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e four CD set covers the years 1947 to 1955, excluding his later golden period with Riverside Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNonetheless, many of Monk's most enigmatic tunes - \"\u003cem\u003eEvidence\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eMisterioso\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eBlue Monk\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eStraight No Chaser\u003c\/em\u003e\", and \"\u003cem\u003eRound About Midnight\u003c\/em\u003e\" - were composed during his time with Blue Note and Prestige Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese tracks are included in this collection, along with a booklet by Proper's classic-jazz archivist Joop Visser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonk's unique approach to ballads is showcased in the sparse phrasing and suspenseful pauses of the 1947 recording \"\u003cem\u003eRuby My Dear\u003c\/em\u003e\", while his unconventional horn writing shines on \"\u003cem\u003eMonk's Mood\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eRound About Midnight\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collaboration with saxophonist Sonny Rollins on tracks like \"\u003cem\u003eRound About Midnight\u003c\/em\u003e\" demonstrates the synergy between the two artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout performances is Monk's 1954 rendition of \"\u003cem\u003eRound About Midnight\u003c\/em\u003e\", featuring bassist Percy Heath and drummer Art Blakey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis trio solidifies their reputation as one of the best ensembles Monk ever worked with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this set provides a valuable introduction to Monk's early work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proper","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50440464826699,"sku":"289628","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0805520021012_aa58bc06_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1726961926","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/products\/monk-s-moods-1","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}