Monk s angular, stabbing manner is anything but pretty, but he gives a refreshingly sardonic twist to such standards as i surrender dear, smoke gets in your eyes, mood indigo and tea for two. However, regardless of how they might be presented, the fact remains that these are among thelonious monks most seminal sides during his brief stint 19521954 as a bandleader for prestige. Louis toodleo, black and tan fantasy, it dont mean a thing, and mood indigo, to his more complex works such as reminiscing in tempo and black, brown and beige, to his later suites and. Kelley spent 14 years on a new book, which some are calling the definitive work on a jazz legend. Thelonious monk s most popular book is thelonious monk plays standards volume 2. Monk is considered one of the most important, and eccentric, figures in modern jazz. My arrangement is a transcription of110nks piano introduction to a big band setting ofthe tune, which was recorded live at town hall in new york city on februa. The only nonsolo performance on the album is the last track, monk s mood, which features john coltrane on tenor saxophone and wilbur ware on bass. His revision of mood indigo seemingly puts more notes into the first phrase than ellingtons whole composition contains. Kelley is a meticulously researched and engaging read that seeks to put the record straight without any chaser.
Listen to your favorite songs from monk by thelonious monk now. Album best jazz albums of 1956 johnny hodges, the ellington allstars, thelonious monk, vol. A life of duke ellington and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. Thelonious monk plays duke ellington lp music skip to main content. Mood indigo from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to the real. The music on this disc has been offered under a plethora of titles. The complete albums collection 19541957 by thelonious. Complete song listing of thelonious monk on oldies. Thelonious monk plays duke ellington artist thelonious monk externalidentifier urn. Thelonious monk has 21 books on goodreads with 53 ratings. Thelonious monk volume 2 includes a dozen more transcriptions of standards as interpreted by the incomparable monk. Monks mood for piano solo, intermediate piano sheet music. Listen free to duke ellington mood indigo prelude to a kiss, things aint what they used to be and more.
Books by thelonious monk author of thelonious monk plays. This folio has 70 of the master composerpianists most familiar pieces, as well as a number of obscure and unrecorded tunes, in easytoread versions. Shop amongst our popular books, including 29, thelonious monk early gems, thelonious monk quartet with john coltrane at carnegie hall and more from thelonious monk. Read unlimited books and audiobooks, and sheet music on the web, ipad. Jazz piano collection thelonious monk below are recordings and pdf transcriptions from a thelonious monk transcription book which is seemingly impossible to purchase. Buy thelonious monks album titled the complete albums collection 1954 1957 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. He spent most of his life in new york city, playing in nightclubs. The drummer shelly manne was the nominal coleader with monk, but mannes sense of percussive melody didnt quite mesh with monks. Monks mood selected recordings by thelonious monk on. Mood indigo is a jazz song with music by duke ellington and barney bigard and lyrics by irving mills. For the greenhorns, monk presented a syllabus for band etiquette 101 titled 1.
In a new biography, thelonious monk minus the myth. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. I dont stand a ghost of a chance it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing memories of you mood indigo my melancholy baby remember solitude you are too beautiful. Mood indigo album version by thelonious monk on amazon. Includes counterlines and ensemble parts for many pieces, as well as.
The 1958 album coverfor thelonious monk plays duke ellington. Popular notions about monk tend to emphasize his lack of formal training, his bizarre behavior and unique fashion sense. The art of the ballad by thelonious monk 25218311229 cd. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Mood indigo is a jazz song with music by duke ellington and barney bigard and lyrics by. Judging from the dark and somewhat pensive nature of the lyrical melody, monks mood was one of introspective meditation. Erich auerbachgetty images hide caption toggle caption. The only nonsolo performance on the album is the last track, monks mood, which features john coltrane on tenor saxophone and wilbur ware on bass. In a new biography, thelonious monk minus the myth robin d. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The art of the ballad by thelonious monk 25218311229. All alone body and soul darn that dream honeysuckle rose i dont stand a ghost of a chance it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing memories of you mood indigo my melancholy baby remember. Manne, a fine musician as on rollinss way out west.
Duke ellington is universally recognized as one of the towering figures of 20thcentury music, both a brilliant composer and one of the preeminent musicians in jazz history. Includes an high quality pdf file to download instantly. Of all the major jazz artists, thelonious monk was one of the most original musical thinkersnonconformist, idiosyncratic, imaginative, eccentricin a word, unique. Marsalis sparse, musicboxlike introduction opens up into a warm, midtempo blues reading on this sincere solo tribute to the composer. Licensed to virtual sheet music by hal leonard publishing company. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Monks mood thelonious epistrophy introspection dinah. Fantasy mixes up the formats throughout, with lots of solo monk, combos ranging from a drumless trio on monks mood to a septet on crepuscule. The life and times of an american original by robin dg kelley richard williams on the eccentric but compelling rhythms that made a giant of jazz tick. Mood indigo, it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing, i let a song go. Thelonious monk relaxes with his wife, nellie, before performing at the royal festival hall in london on april 29, 1961.
The life and times of an american original by robin d. Thelonious monk quotes author of thelonious monk plays. Fantasy mixes up the formats throughout, with lots of solo monk, combos ranging from a drumless trio on monk s mood to a septet on crepuscule. Thelonious monk thelonious monk plays duke ellington. Dec 29, 2009 in a new biography, thelonious monk minus the myth robin d. Mood indigo frank morgan george cables, helens song art pepper, patricia, straight life, and over the rainbow, unreleased art ron carter thelonious monk danny grissett, lets face the music and dance, form tom harrell seamus blake grace kelly gary smulyan, hidden treasures michael formanek, the. Thelonious monk plays standards volume 1 by thelonious monk. Jan 01, 20 thelonious himself is a studio album by thelonious monk released in 1957 via riverside records, his fourth for the label. We are, thankfully, at a point where the first name will suffice, and it is generally understood that thelonious sphere monk is one of. Thelonious monk thelonious monk plays duke ellington 1982. Jazz piano collection thelonious monk thelonious monk. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read thelonious monk fake book. Mood indigo news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message. In a fit of irony, the wouldbe title track, monk s mood, isnt among the seven originals included here.
It aint got that swing memories of you mood indigo my melancholy baby. Kelley spent 14 years on a new book, which some are calling the definitive work on a. Thelonious monk thelonious monk plays duke ellington discogs. This ballad from thelonious monk was among the originals featured on genius of modern music 1948 his earliest sides as a bandleader. May 20, 2015 the drummer shelly manne was the nominal coleader with monk, but mannes sense of percussive melody didnt quite mesh with monks. Plays duke ellington by monk thelonious on amazon music. The live set, which contains monks only existing version of satin doll, is closed by a twopiano blues feature dedicated to ellington on which monk is joined joe turner.
Thelonious monk plays standards volume 1 sheet music by thelonious monk. Oct 18, 2009 thelonious monk, the great american jazz artist, during the first half of his junior year at stuyvesant high school in new york, showed up in class only 16 out of 92 days and received zeros in. Mood indigo was duke ellingtons first big hit, in a lifetime of hit songs. The essential thelonious monk by thelonious monk on amazon. Monks angular, stabbing manner is anything but pretty, but he gives a refreshingly sardonic twist to such standards as i surrender dear, smoke gets in your eyes, mood indigo and tea for two. Thelonius monk thelonius sphere monk, 191782, american jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, b. Check out mood indigo album version by thelonious monk on amazon music. However, regardless of how they might be presented, the fact remains that these are among thelonious monk s most seminal sides during his brief stint 19521954 as a bandleader for prestige.
Although irving millsjack millss brother and publishing partnertook credit for the lyrics, mitchell parish claimed in a 1987 interview that he had written the lyrics. The music of thelonious monk is among the most requested of any jazz composer, but accurate lead sheets and sources have never been widely available until now. Thelonious monk creates a list of tips for playing a gig. Apr 01, 2003 listen to your favorite songs from the essential thelonious monk by thelonious monk now. List of books and articles about thelonious monk online. The album is notable for featuring monk on solo piano almost exclusively.