k primarily played his own compositions with his quartet, but occasionally performed covers, too. Especially the music of the great Duke Ellington had a special impact on Monk.
In 1955 his album "Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington" was released as his debut for Riverside. The choice of Ellington as the 'theme' composer was evidently made by producer Orrin Keepnews and the Riverside label, but it was nevertheless significant.
Ellington was (and is) arguably the most important American jazz composer of his generation and with Louis Armstrong and Count Basie, he had been one of the most popular and successful performers and recording artists of the Thirties and Forties. (by bogard´s jazztapes)
In 1955 his album "Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington" was released as his debut for Riverside. The choice of Ellington as the 'theme' composer was evidently made by producer Orrin Keepnews and the Riverside label, but it was nevertheless significant.
Ellington was (and is) arguably the most important American jazz composer of his generation and with Louis Armstrong and Count Basie, he had been one of the most popular and successful performers and recording artists of the Thirties and Forties. (by bogard´s jazztapes)
This is a very rare broadcast recording from his very special tribute to Duke Ellkington taken from the "Berliner Jazztage" in 1969 ... and on the encore "Blues For Duke" Monk played together with Joe Turner ... what a session !
Personnel:
Thelonious Monk (piano)
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Stu Martin( drums on 06.)
Hans Rettenbacher (bass on 06.)
Joe Turner (piano on 06.)
01. Satin Doll (Ellington/Strayhorn) 3.27
02. Sophisticated Lady (Ellington) 4.21
03. Caravan (Ellington/Martinez/Tizol) 5.42
04. Solitude (Ellington) 3.59
05. Crepuscule With Nellie (Monk) 2.22
06. Blues For Duke (Monk) 4.45
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