Author Topic: Thelonius Monk, 'Round Midnight  (Read 90 times)

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Thelonius Monk, 'Round Midnight
« on: March 19, 2009, 07:13:27 AM »
I never get tired of this . . .
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX_mwDvcZ2I

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Thelonius Monk, 'Round Midnight
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2009, 08:25:52 AM »
Thelonious !!!
 
That's a great video!  And one of his most beautiful tunes!  Thanks for posting this; what a delightful addition to a beautiful morning!

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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2009, 10:00:10 AM »
My pleasure Dave.  For a long time I was only familiar with the version on the Ken Burns John Coltrane collection.  Then I heard this version, and needless to say, my jaw dropped.  I love how he sounds both random and precise at the same time.  Sublime.