2010-12-06
The Micros have been around for twenty-plus years and have arranged and recorded plenty of Monk's tunes in that time. "Friday the 13th" includes six previously recorded arrangements and six pieces newly arranged just for this album. The Microscopic Septet does Thelonious justice by applying their trademark progressive big band style to these classic compositions. Surprisingly, "Round Midnight" is not included in this and that's just as well, because there are plenty of other awesome Monk tunes to be had on this one. Rebecca RuthDAN SIEGEL
Departure
MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY ALL-STARS
Live at the 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival
MELODY GARDOT
My One and Only Thrill
Greg Merritt Jazz Quartet
New York Sexy
THE BIG THREE TRIO
We Got Rhythm
Various Artists
European Jazz Stage (Radio Netherlands Worldwide)
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