Jazz for aficionados
+1 pjw. Great Monk, Rok. New to me, “Plus Two” goes on the shopping list. **** When you first hear the Saxophone, you know it's Monk. How can that be? **** It’s called genius. Not to take anything away from Charlie Rouse’s own genius, but some band leaders have such a powerful musical identity that a great sideman can get pulled into that leader’s “zone” to such a degree that his playing reflects the leader’s personality. Charlie Rouse’s tone and approach with Monk has always been a great extension of Monk’s quirky style. A while back I posted some of his stuff as a leader and it showed a different, but equally great, sound and style. Btw, while I’ve always liked Harold Land’s playing, I can’t say he has ever been a favorite. This is probably the best I’ve heard Land sound. Another testament to Monk’s genius? Notice how incredibly together and tight Monk and Rouse are playing this typically Monkish disjointed and obtuse melody. Very hard to do and not heard too often: https://youtu.be/qweSlfP6BtI |
