Paul Motian - Misterioso - VINYL LP

Despite various reissue formats over several decades, the seven original LPs contained in Thelonious Monk - The Riverside Tenor Sessions stood perfectly well on their own at the time of initial and remain among the highest achievements of a truly golden age. Recorded and released between 1956 and 1961, these seven Monk combo albums were critical in Monk's emergence from a decade of ridicule and neglect to his status at the pinnacle of the jazz pantheon.For Misterio, Monk recorded live at the Five Spot Cafe in the Bowery neighborhood of Manhattan on August 7, 1958, at the same sessions that produced Thelonious in Action. One of New York's most celebrated jazz rooms, the Five Spot is where Monk first emerged into the spotlight. With him on this date was tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin, drummer Roy Haynes, and bassist Ahmed Abdul-Malik. They created two highly memorable in-performance albums (of which this is the second) of classic Monk repertoire.This recording showcases Monk's distinctive blend of angular melodies, dissonant harmonies, and rhythmic complexity, all delivered with his trademark sense of style and flair.From the hypnotic groove of the title track, 'Misterioso, ' to Monk's passion for inside-out melody lines on 'Let's Cool One, ' each composition on this album is a testament to Monk's unparalleled musical vision. Monk leads the listener on a journey through a sonic landscape that is at once unpredictable and deeply compelling. With it's daring improvisations, unexpected twists and turns, and infectious energy, Misterioso captures the essence of Monk's creative spirit and serves as a shining example of his enduring influence on the world of jazz.In addition to some of his best recorded piano performances and more than two dozen of his profoundly personal compositions, the albums in this reissue series provide an overview of the era's major tenor saxophon

Album Tracks 1. Turnaround 2. Lorraine 3. Crossroads 4. When Will the Blues Leave 5. Compassion

Album Tracks 1. A Olive, Op. 48, No. 1 2. Voici Le Bois, Op. 41, No. 4 3. Nymphes, Melez Vos Plus Vermeilles Roses, Op. 48, No. 2 4. Que Dites-Vous, Que Faites-Vous, Mignonne, Op. 41, No. 7 5. Je Ne Saurais Aimer Autre Que Vous, Op. 42, No. 3 6. Doux Rossignol, C'est Toi!, Op. 48, No. 3 7. A Hélène, Op. 42, No. 5 - John Elwes/Joel Schoenhals 8. Quand Je Pense a Ce Jour, Op. 41, No. 8 - John Elwes/Joel Schoenhals 9. Aubade, Op. 41, No. 1 - John Elwes/Joel Schoenhals 10. A Marguerite, Op. 44, No. 1 - John Elwes/Joel Schoenhals 11. Prends Cette Rose, Op. 41, No. 2 12. Père Du Doux Repos, Op. 48, No. 5 13. Vous Méprisez Nature, Op. 44, No. 5 14. Je Compare a Ta Jeune Beauté, Op. 41, No. 5 15. Le Rossignol, Op. 42, No. 2 16. L'attrait de Tes Beaux Yeux, Op. 44, No. 4 17. Page, Suis-Moi, Op. 47, No. 1 18. Je Meurs, Hélas!, Op. 42, No. 1 - John Elwes/Joel Schoenhals 19. Chère Vesper, Lumière Dorée, Op. 37, No. 1 - John Elwes/Joel Schoenhals 20. Amour, Amour, Que Ma Maitresse Est Belle, Op. 41, No. 3 - John Elwes/Joel Schoenhals 21. Amour Me Tue, Op. 41, No. 6 22. Adieu, Op. 47, No. 5 23. Chanson, Op. 42, No. 6 24. Le Doux Sommeil, Op. 47, No. 6 25. Fuirai-Je Ainsi Toujours, Op. 48, No. 6 26. Tel Qu-Un Rocher, Op. 48, No. 11