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In Monk's Mood

John Tchicai

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Format: LP

Cat No: G1675

Release Date:  10 November 2009

Label:  SteepleChase

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  716043167524

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

Release Date:  19 April 2024

Label:  SteepleChase

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  716043167517

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

  • Description

    Congolese-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.

    As "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.

    Mark 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."

    John Tchicai: alto saxophone
    George Colligan: piano, Hammond B3
    Steve Laspina: bass
    Billy Drummond: drums

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Monk's Mood
      • 2. Coming On The Hudson
      • 3. Light Blue
      • 4. Ugly Beauty
      • 5. Round About Midnight
      • 6. Cool Copy
      • 7. Easy Street
      • 8. Ruby My Dear
      • 9. Aks Him Now
      • 10. Monk's Mood

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Monk's Mood
      • 2. Coming On The Hudson
      • 3. Light Blue
      • 4. Ugly Beauty

      Side 2

      • 1. Round About Midnight
      • 2. Cool Copy
      • 3. Ruby My Dear