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Beasley, John - MonkEstra. Volume 2 [CD]

Beasley, John - MonkEstra. Volume 2 [CD]

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Composer-arranger-pianist John Beasley conducts radically re-conceived versions of the legendary composer/bandleader Thelonious Monk's music for his critically acclaimed big band project: MONK'estra. \r
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Beasley expands on the inspiration that earned him two Grammy Award nominations, plus widespread critical and popular acclaim, for 'MONK'estra, Vol. 1'. Vol. 2's ten songs explode into new musical experiences due to the collective unit embracing a new strain of jazz, which features diverse sounds and a broad base of influences from the entire black music canon.\r
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If one were to have access to a time machine and could go back to see legendary bandleader Thelonious Monk in concert during the 1950s and '60s, you'd likely see him so compelled by the music that he would retreat from his piano mid-performance and conduct his band, no matter how small or large, through an impassioned dance. But behind the joyous dance that overtook the stage lay the societal struggles a jazz musician endured to present that 90 minutes of musical freedom - a tale of police harassment, systemic oppression and constant battles for equality. \r
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'The trick to a Monk update is to make it sound like Monk - rather than a set of urban grooves with a few generically jazz-hip inflections tacked on that aren't specific to the identity of one of the 20th century's most remarkable composers. John Beasley and his MONK'estra pull off that tough task with devotion, vision and awesome technique.' - The Guardian

Brake\u2019s Sake Feat. Dontae Winslow

Played Twice

Crepuscule With Nellie

Evidence

Ugly Beauty/Pannonica

I Mean You

Light Blue

Dear Ruby

Criss Cross

Work

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Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.Composer-arranger-pianist John Beasley conducts radically re-conceived versions of the legendary composer/bandleader Thelonious Monk's music for his critically acclaimed big band project: MONK'estra. rr

Beasley expands on the inspiration that earned him two Grammy Award nominations, plus widespread critical and popular acclaim, for 'MONK'estra, Vol. 1'. Vol. 2's ten songs explode into new musical experiences due to the collective unit embracing a new strain of jazz, which features diverse sounds and a broad base of influences from the entire black music canon.rr

If one were to have access to a time machine and could go back to see legendary bandleader Thelonious Monk in concert during the 1950s and '60s, you'd likely see him so compelled by the music that he would retreat from his piano mid-performance and conduct his band, no matter how small or large, through an impassioned dance. But behind the joyous dance that overtook the stage lay the societal struggles a jazz musician endured to present that 90 minutes of musical freedom - a tale of police harassment, systemic oppression and constant battles for equality. rr

'The trick to a Monk update is to make it sound like Monk - rather than a set of urban grooves with a few generically jazz-hip inflections tacked on that aren't specific to the identity of one of the 20th century's most remarkable composers. John Beasley and his MONK'estra pull off that tough task with devotion, vision and awesome technique.' - The Guardian

Brakeu2019s Sake Feat. Dontae Winslow

Played Twice

Crepuscule With Nellie

Evidence

Ugly Beauty/Pannonica

I Mean You

Light Blue

Dear Ruby

Criss Cross

Work

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  • Genre: Jazz
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 673203112520
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