Monk Suite

by Kronos Quartet

Overview

The Kronos Quartet, a very open-minded classical string quartet, caused a lot of eyebrows to be raised with this unusual set. They perform eight Thelonious Monk compositions and two Duke Ellington pieces that Monk had recorded. All of the notes played by the strings were written out in advance by arranger Tom Darter but the improvising bassist Ron Carter is a major asset on five of the selections which are placed in a "Monk Suite." In addition, the two Ellington numbers have the Kronos Quartet joined by bassist Chuck Israels and drummer Eddie Marshall. Fortunately, the string arrangements are very much in Monk's style, with many of the lines taken directly off of the pianist's recordings. This unique set is worth checking out. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	07/06/2004
Label:	Landmark / Savoy Jazz
UPC:	0795041740427
Rank:	7721

Tracks

1. Well you needn't
2. Rhythm-a-ning
3. Crepescule with Nellie
4. Work(s)~Off Minor / Epistrophy
5. Round Midnight, song
6. Misterioso
7. It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing)
8. Black and Tan Fantasie
9. Brilliant Corners

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kronos Quartet   Primary Artist,Ensemble
Ron Carter   Primary Artist,Double Bass,Percussion,Bass
Chuck Israels   Primary Artist,Double Bass,Guitar (Bass),Bass
Eddie Marshall   Primary Artist,Drums,Percussion
David Harrington   Violin
Joan Jeanrenaud   Cello
Hank Dutt   Viola,Violin
John Sherba   Violin
Ron C. Carter   Bass

Technical Credits

John Sherba   Group Member
Orrin Keepnews   Producer,Liner Notes
George Horn   Mastering,Original Mastering
Danny Kopelson   Recording,Engineer,Mixing
Tom Darter   Arranger,Adaptation
Bernie Hanighen   Composer
Hank Dutt   Group Member
Ron Carter   Performer
David Harrington   Group Member
Esmond Edwards   Photography
Bubber Miley   Composer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Joan Jeanrenaud   Group Member
Irving Mills   Composer
Kronos Quartet   Group,Performer
Cootie Williams   Composer