The Thelonious Monk Quartet - Monk's Dream - 9360
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The Thelonious Monk Quartet - Monk's Dream is a jazz album released by Columbia Records in 1963. It was Monk's first album for Columbia following his five-year recording period with Riverside Records. The album features Monk on piano, Charlie Rouse on tenor saxophone, John Ore on bass, and Frankie Dunlop on drums.
Monk's Dream is considered to be one of Monk's finest albums, and it is often cited as one of the greatest jazz albums of all time. Monk's compositions are complex and challenging, but they are also incredibly melodic and soulful.
The Thelonious Monk Quartet was at the height of its powers on Monk's Dream. The four musicians played with a deep understanding and empathy for each other, and their performances are both technically brilliant and emotionally expressive. Monk's piano playing is as unique and innovative as ever, and Rouse's tenor saxophone playing is full of fire and passion. Ore and Dunlop provide a solid foundation for the group, and their solos are also excellent.
Monk's Dream is an essential album for any fan of jazz. It is a masterpiece of composition, performance, and recording. It is an album that can be enjoyed on many levels, from its musical sophistication to its emotional power.
