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Thelonious Monk "At The Five Spot" 1977 Remastered US Press Excellent+ Double LP
Sold Date:
August 21, 2024
Start Date:
August 14, 2024
Final Price:
$35.00
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– At The Five Spot
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Label: – M-47043Format: 2 x , LP, Album, Remastered , Compilation Country:Released:Genre:Style:, Tracklist Thelonious In ActionA1Light Blue5:15A2Coming On The Hudson5:25A3Rhythm - A - Ning9:26A4Epistrophy (Theme)1:05B1Blue Monk8:32B2Evidence8:50B3Epistrophy (Theme)1:05MisteriosoC1Nutty5:25C2Blues Five Spot8:17C3Let's Cool One9:16D1In Walked Bud11:29D2Just A Gigolo2:09D3Misterioso3:27Condition Description & Other Information
Background / History
Thelonious Sphere Monk October 10, 1917 – February 17, 1982) was an American and composer. He had a unique style and made numerous contributions to the jazz repertoire, including "", "", "", "", "", and "". Monk is the second-most-recorded jazz composer after .
Monk's compositions and improvisations feature and angular twists, often using flat ninths, flat fifths, unexpected chromatic notes together, low bass notes and stride, and fast runs, combining a highly percussive attack with abrupt, dramatic use of switched key releases, silences, and hesitations.
Monk's distinct look included suits, hats, and sunglasses. He also had an idiosyncratic habit during performances: while other musicians continued playing, Monk would stop, stand up, and dance for a few moments before returning to the piano. Monk is one of five jazz musicians to have been featured on the cover of (the others being , , , and )
Condition Report
Both Vinyls are described as Excellent+ & easily played to that during today's play-test, well below average background & no skips or stops. Just a couple of spindle marks. Both Vinyls have retained nearly all of their rich waxy lustre. The Gatefold Cover is in amazing shape & I have described as Excellent. There is some visible edge/spine & corner-wear. There are some fine cracks to spine & edges with associated wrinkles. There is some minor ring wear to front & verso. No seam splits. Please see attached photos...
