This time the "HYPE" is true: Monk/Coltrane CD.


I will assume that you jazz lovers have been reading about the recently discovered tapes of the 1957 Carnegie Hall concert by Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane that was released on 9/27 by Blue Note records. Well, this time all the HYPE is true! The sonics are quite good for a live concert and Monk got to finally play on a world class piano. Oh, but the beauty of the music. I believe this might be the best recorded performance of Coltrane and Monk was extra special that night in his comping and overall playing. Let's not forget the rhythm section of Ahmed Abul-Malik on bass and Shadow Wilson on drums that drives Coltrane and Monk on their flights of soaring solo's filled with soul and emotionality. If you love jazz this is one CD you want to get as soon as you can and bask in the glory of this music by these two giants of jazz that no one knew had ever been recorded.
teajay
I am really interested in this CD, but had not heard about it. I am more curious about where you read/listen to keep up on things like this.
Jeromedny

I use Amazon and Tower Records - Upcoming Releases sections. Sometimes samples are available. If I see something that catches my attention I usually go to the artists web site, most have them. If not the record label always has a web site. You might not always get to listen before release but you get the Hype.
just ordered it, thanks much for the tip.

BTW, I HIGHLY recommend becoming an amazon "prime" member. For a managable yearly fee, you get premium 2-day shipping *at no additional cost*, on every single order, no matter how large or small. So for example you run into this tip on a new CD, you just order it and have within 2 days, no need to group more orders or whatever to get 'free' shipping (which normally takes over 5-7 businesss days).