Rhythm n ning Thelonius Monk 1961

Rhythm -n- ning - Thelonius Monk 1961 Rhythm-n-ning - Thelonius Monk 1961. Performing in a studio in the Netherlands in 1961 we witness Thelonius Monk (1917-1982), one of the leading bebop musicians of the jazzworld. Monk’s manner was idiosyncratic. Visually, he was renowned for his distinctively “hip“ sartorial style in suits, hats and sunglasses. He was also noted for the fact that at times, while the other musicians in the band continued playing, he would stop, stand up from the keyboard and dance for a few moments before returning to the piano. Youll notice his weird approach where he was able to play with stretched-out fingers. Monk had a unique improvisational style and made numerous contributions to the standard jazz repertoire, including “’Round Midnight,“ “Blue Monk,“ “Straight, No Chaser“ and Rhythm-n-ning. In this clip he plays with his regular musicians Charlie Rouse tenor sax, John Ore bass andFrankie Dunlop drums.