The greatness of Monk is in the immense tension he creates in the middle of every composition. He plays like an climber hanging from the cliff. And the risk he takes to create such tension is one of the main characteristics of jazz improvisation.
This is a Duke Ellington tune...Juan Tizol was the co-writer. And yes, this was featured on the Thelonious Monk plays Duke Ellington album...one of the great jazz records imho.
This version made me realize that the original bass line in the A section is actually Db on the first beat and C on the second (in 2/2 time signature). I never heard it that way and thought that was Monk's idea.
Monk's music makes me think of giraffe-legged éléphants reaching up to heaven and melting clock dials in a desert. He is most definitely the Salvador Dali of jazz.
According to Mary Lou Williams(and others who heard him in the early 40's)Monk actually played with a lot more "conventional" technique,but wanted to create something new,so he developed his original style, Of course,you can still hear shades of James P Johnson,Ellington, and even Tatum on a few rare occasions on this and other recordings throughout Monk's amazing career.
Juan Tizol's composition not Ellington. He also wrote 'Perdido' 'Zanzibar' and many others like, "Moonlight Fiesta", "Jubilesta", "Conga Brava" for the Ellington orchestra. He was from Puerto Rico, also played with Harry James on the west coast and came back to Ellington. He was so important in the orchestra that Ellington trusted him, since he knew how to write music, with all the transciptions in sheets of the musical arrangements for all the instruments and brass sections of the band. Juan Tizol - composer of Carvan.
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! Please have you got this sheet for piano? This song is contained in Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington but i can't find the sheet!
Was he from this planet? He so way out or out of it. He even makes mistakes sound okay. Weird and wonderful. Totally unique.You either love it or hate it. Makes me think of Bud Powell ? Just wow.
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Shhhh, genius at work.
There are no words to tell the talent of this man ...
The greatness of Monk is in the immense tension he creates in the middle of every composition. He plays like an climber hanging from the cliff. And the risk he takes to create such tension is one of the main characteristics of jazz improvisation.
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He looks so humble during the ovation
He transformed Caravan into a Monk tune. Beautiful stride piano.
I smile at every "bum" note that Thelonius hits, exactly as he knew I would. His humour too is his genius.
LÉGENDE rip Master 🙏
I recently discovered this artist and I’m glad I came across him I can see why he’s one of the greatest pianist
Monk is the man who makes me loving piano
I LOVE this video. This is the 100000 time that I am watching the master!!!
Idem
unbelievable. he is amazing
Truly beautiful and inspiring
Thanks quality upload. But would somebody please get this man a fan!!!
Monk never stopped swingin' indeed. Really nice said!
Born October 10th 2017. One century ago, today. Happy birthday, soul of Mister Monk...
'17.. ;-)
A genius and a beautiful soul.
monk was the man, He conveys the soul of the song
This is a Duke Ellington tune...Juan Tizol was the co-writer. And yes, this was featured on the Thelonious Monk plays Duke Ellington album...one of the great jazz records imho.
great piece. great musician. 10x.
Lucky audience.....
If you play a wrong note once, it's a mistake, if you play a wrong note twice, it's jazz :)
kleo shen
This version made me realize that the original bass line in the A section is actually Db on the first beat and C on the second (in 2/2 time signature). I never heard it that way and thought that was Monk's idea.
From 4.20 on he makes history!
Monk's music makes me think of giraffe-legged éléphants reaching up to heaven and melting clock dials in a desert. He is most definitely the Salvador Dali of jazz.
I just love Monk - wow ! Really enjoyed it :)
Monk once said words to the effect that you’ve got to mean every note.
According to Mary Lou Williams(and others who heard him in the early 40's)Monk actually played with a lot more "conventional" technique,but wanted to create something new,so he developed his original style, Of course,you can still hear shades of James P Johnson,Ellington, and even Tatum on a few rare occasions on this and other recordings throughout Monk's amazing career.
MAESTRO MONK!!!!!!!!!
Just sit back and let The Monk work
omg this is just the greatest ever -- thank you so much for sharing this.
wow!
I've heard 300 Version of car-and-van.
But this is wow.
Dispite the fact that I'm not a true fan of Thelonius, hies rendition of Caravan is awasome.
the best...
wonderful.
There's improvisation in the performance but so much conviction in the keystrokes🤎🎶. Dig🤌🏾👏🏾
Super
Genial, muchas gracias.
Juan Tizol's composition not Ellington. He also wrote 'Perdido'
'Zanzibar' and many others like, "Moonlight Fiesta", "Jubilesta",
"Conga Brava" for the Ellington orchestra. He was from Puerto Rico, also
played with Harry James on the west coast and came back to Ellington.
He was so important in the orchestra that Ellington trusted him, since
he knew how to write music, with all the transciptions in sheets of the
musical arrangements for all the instruments and brass sections of the
band. Juan Tizol - composer of Carvan.
Interesting. Any links?
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! Please have you got this sheet for piano? This song is contained in Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington but i can't find the sheet!
geweldig, de goede man praat middels zijn piano. mooie afwisseling van akkoorden & toonladders? weet bijna zeker dat je het zo maar na kunt spelen
Was he from this planet? He so way out or out of it. He even makes mistakes sound okay. Weird and wonderful. Totally unique.You either love it or hate it. Makes me think of Bud Powell ? Just wow.
Monk actually tutored Powell in jazz back in about the 40's.
His striding left hand could tutor a metronome, too!
have you got this piano Sheet??? PLEASE PLEASE
MONK = KNOW
tempo master
Here from Giddy-Up!, who else?
have you got this sheet for piano?
Jól ingázik a bal kezével!
Why this man so sweaty
I think I've just heard the coming of the Lord...
Nice.
I dig
@mrhipsterdoofus
!? I'm french; perhaps some mistakes ???
Monk :')
@Tatane73 I was attempting to be funny. Your typing is better than mine. :)
I didn't know you could sweat that much playing piano
@mrhipsterdoofus
Don't worry ! I knew you were joking.
There's improvisation in the performance but so much conviction in the keystrokes🤎🎶. Dig🤌🏾👏🏾