Jazz Monk's "Ask Me Now"

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Lots of cafesaxenistas enjoyed Monk's "Reflections" on the BOTM thread. Here's another stunning ballad of his ...

Odd harmonies and rhythms (no surprises there) but wow ....

 

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And here's a link to Monk's Quintet playing it, with Charlie Rouse playing .... lovely, lovely stuff

http://musicmp3.ru/artist_thelonious-monk__album_5-by-monk-by-5.html#.UjMe6Masj2w

(and notice that the tune "Played Twice" is there in 3 different takes - someone has a sense of humour)

 

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And you can't leave the Anachronics out ....