The 1st work for string quartet and double bass; the 2nd-3rd and 6th works for string quartet; and the 4th-5th works for string quartet, double bass, and percussion. Kronos Quartet (David Harrington, John Sherba, violins ; Hank Dutt, viola ; Joan Jeanrenaud, cello) ; with Ron Carter, bass (1st work) ; Chuck Israels, bass, Eddie Marshall, drums (4th-5th works). Recorded Fall 1984 at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA. "Originally issued on Landmark Records LCD-1505/LLP-1505"--Insert, page 3. Compact disc. Program notes by Orrin Keepnews, including liner notes from original 1985 release (7 pages) included.
Contents:
Monk suite. Well, you needn't ; Rhythm-a-ning ; Crepuscule with Nellie ; Off minor/Epistrophy / Thelonious Monk (19:00) -- 'Round midnight / Monk, Williams (4:33) -- Misterioso / Monk (4:00) -- Monk plays Ellington. It don't mean a thing (if it ain't got that swing) / Ellington, Mills (4:03) ; Black and tan fantasy / Ellington, Miley (3:42) -- Brilliant corners / Monk (5:04).
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