{"product_id":"2245520","title":"John Tchicai - In Monks Mood [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCongolese-Danish saxophonist\/composer John Tchicai (1936-2012) recorded this straight-ahead jazz album in 2009 surprising his usual followers who regarded Tchicai as the legendary leader of the '60s free jazz scene. During the free jazz period he resided in New York associated with jazz artists such as Archie Shepp, Don Cherry and New York Contemporary Five and left a number of famous recordings including Ascension album by John Coltrane.\u003cp\u003eAs 'God Father' or 'Guru' of free jazz Tchicai has been active on the scene but this first leader album in 22 years for SteepleChase label he also returned to play his original instrument alto sax. Tchicai interpreted works by Thelonious Monk with his striking sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Gardner who is a contributor of Jazz Journal International concludes his liner notes for the CD release of this recording by noting, 'And now he's back on SteepleChase with a warm and welcome tribute to an early influence - an inspired concept, beautifully realised.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Tchicai: alto saxophone\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Colligan: piano, Hammond B3\u003cbr\u003eSteve Laspina: bass\u003cbr\u003eBilly Drummond: drums\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54420742406529,"sku":"2245520","price":39.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0716043167517.jpg?v=1750621229","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2245520","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}