Monkism
by Thelonious Monk
- Type: Album
- Released: 21 July 1998
- Label: LaserLight Digital
- Country: United States
- Length: 25:43
- Community rating: 3.56/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Released posthumously, this archival collection provides a fascinating glimpse into the idiosyncratic jazz pianist's foundational years. 'Monkism' highlights his unparalleled, dissonant approach to bebop and stride piano, showcasing unaccompanied solos that define his eccentric harmonic language and deeply rhythmic, percussive touch.
Genres
Descriptors: acoustic, unaccompanied-solo, dissonant, instrumental
Tracklist
- Round About Midnight (5:14)
- Evidence (3:04)
- Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (3:23)
- Well You Needn't (3:24)
- Reflections (3:01)
- Wee See (2:34)
- Eronel (2:32)
- Off Minor (2:31)
Credits
- Thelonious Monk - primary artist, piano