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Monk in Paris: Live at the Olympia
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0825005931629
Format: Live
Label: Sin-Drome Records
Manufacturer: Sin-Drome Records
MPN: 9316
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Sin-Drome Records
Release Date: September 23, 2003
Studio: Sin-Drome Records
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Rating:  - Monk in Paris :Live at the Olympia
Great to witness the coolness of Monk live - it adds to my knowledge of the man and his music.
Rating: - you got see him.
you got to see this if you love monk, it's the best show i never saw. 4 genius playing music. it's a MUST for any monk lover.
Rating:  - Quite a Treat for the Monk Fan
Disc 1 (a cd) of this 2-disc set was recorded in Paris on 3/7/65. Disc 2 (a dvd) was recorded in Oslo, Norway on 4/15/66. Both discs are the classic Monk (piano), Rouse (tenor saxophone), Gales (bass) and Riley (drums) band.
I see from previous reviews that some people love this one and some seem to dislike it. I am surprised there are any Monk fans who don't like this! I was apprehensive at first. I was thinking okay a new release from this "Monk family vault" thing, this could just ... Read More
Rating: - you haven't seen Monk until you've seen him
Live recordings of "The Rouse Quartet" are sometimes gems but not particularly rare ones, and overall this seems to be pretty representative. A really cookin' "Rhythm-a-Ning" and an above average "I Mean You" are the highlights. "Well You Needn't" kind of drags on, and the solo performance of "April in Paris" is only about 1:20 long.
The sound is OK- there are some moments when Rouse is off-mike, and the bass ranges from too loud to where did ... Read More
Rating: - Energetic live performance with a bonus DVD
The cd of the Paris performance is wonderful . Great sound quality and Monk and the Quartet really cook on a number of his classics. The included DVD of the Oslo concert is a bit less energetic and the sound quality is not quite as good BUT how many chances to we get to see Monk perform these tunes. The inclusion of the DVD really makes this a bargain and well worth picking up. I would not consider this one of Monk's seminal recordings so I only gave it 4 stars but for Monkophiles it's a must own ... Read More
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