Monk In Motian

by Paul Motian

Overview

This is an utterly fascinating tribute to the music of Thelonious Monk. Most of the selections feature the unusual trio of tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano, guitarist Bill Frisell (who with his wide range of original sounds is really a one-band band), and drummer Paul Motian. Tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman and pianist Geri Allen are guests on two songs apiece and fit in quite well with the sparse but very complete trio. Among the ten Monk songs explored, taken apart and given surprising treatment are "Evidence," "Bye-Ya," "Ugly Beauty," and "Trinkle Tinkle." Recommended to open-eared listeners. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	09/11/2012
Label:	WINTER & WINTER
UPC:	0025091019823

Tracks

1. Crepuscule With Nellie
2. Justice (Evidence)
3. Ruby My Dear
4. Straight No Chaser
5. Bye-Ya
6. Ugly Beauty
7. Trinkle Tinkle
8. Epistrophy
9. Off Minor
10. Reflection

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Paul Motian   Primary Artist,Drums
Geri Allen   Guest Artist,Piano
Joe Lovano   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Dewey Redman   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Bill Frisell   Guest Artist,Guitar (Electric)

Technical Credits

Kenny Clarke   Composer
Angela Gomez   Assistant Engineer,Assistant
Adrian von Ripka   Mastering
Tadashi Narita   Photography
Steve Byram   Cover Design,Artwork
Guenter Mattei   Cover Design
Hiroshi Itsuno   Executive Producer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Robert Lewis   Photography
Joe Ferla   Engineer
Stefan Winter   Producer