Monk's Casino
Alexander von Schlippenbach · 2005
186 min · 57 tracks · jazz
A vibrant tapestry of intricate melodies and improvisational flair paying homage to Thelonious Monk's distinctive style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brilliant Corners — This track exemplifies the album's playful yet complex arrangements, capturing Monk's spirit while allowing space for improvisational exploration.
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Pannonica — The interpretation of this poignant piece highlights both emotional depth and technical proficiency, showcasing von Schlippenbach’s nuanced approach to Monk’s work.
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Evidence — This rendition stands out for its rhythmic complexity and interplay between musicians, reflecting the collective improvisational spirit that defines the album.
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Monk's Dream — This track offers a delicate balance between reverence and innovation, allowing listeners to appreciate Monk’s melodic genius through a fresh interpretive lens.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- immersive headphone detail hunting
- short bursts of improvisation
- cerebral engagement for deep listeners
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Monk's Casino' was released in 2005, Alexander von Schlippenbach had established himself as a key figure in the European free jazz scene. This album, a tribute to Thelonious Monk, marked a significant step in his career as it showcased his ability to reinterpret classic jazz standards through an avant-garde lens.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Brötzmann· Evan Parker· Cecil Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Thelonious 3:18
- 2 Locomotive 1:37
- 3 Trinkle-Tinkle 4:10
- 4 Stuffy Turkey 0:44
- 5 Coming on the Hudson 3:40
- 6 Intro Bemsha Swing 3:29
- 7 Bemsha Swing / 52nd Street Theme 5:10
- 8 Pannonica 1:36
- 9 Evidence 4:25
- 10 Misterioso / Sixteen / Skippy 10:05
- 11 Monk’s Point 1:23
- 12 Green Chimneys / Little Rootie Tootie 5:21
- 13 San Francisco Holiday 1:20
- 14 Off Minor 2:23
- 15 Gallop’s Gallop 5:35
- 16 Crepuscule With Nellie 2:17
- 17 Hackensack 3:56
- 18 Consecutive Seconds 2:47
Disc 2
- 1 Brilliant Corners 4:14
- 2 Eronel 3:35
- 3 Monk’s Dream 2:19
- 4 Shuffle Boil 2:46
- 5 Hornin’ In 5:21
- 6 Criss Cross 3:19
- 7 Introspection 4:14
- 8 Ruby, My Dear 0:58
- 9 In Walked Bud 4:22
- 10 Let’s Cool One / Let’s Call This 3:53
- 11 Jackie-ing 2:45
- 12 Humph 3:11
- 13 Functional 0:53
- 14 Work / I Mean You 3:53
- 15 Monk’s Mood 3:21
- 16 Four in One / ’Round About Midnight 6:21
- 17 Played Twice 5:37
- 18 Friday the 13th 1:24
- 19 Ugly Beauty 2:45
- 20 Bye-Ya / Oska T. 0:48
Disc 3
- 1 Bolivar Blues / Well You Needn’t 2:48
- 2 Brake’s Sake 1:22
- 3 Nutty 2:41
- 4 Who Knows 2:28
- 5 Blue Hawk / North of the Sunset / Blue Sphere / Something in Blue 1:40
- 6 Boo Boo’s Birthday 4:31
- 7 Ask Me Now 5:12
- 8 Think of One 2:29
- 9 Raise Four 0:58
- 10 Japanese Folk Song / Children’s Song / Blue Monk 5:35
- 11 We See 3:11
- 12 Bright Mississippi 2:41
- 13 Reflections 1:48
- 14 Five Spot Blues 1:29
- 15 Light Blue 0:59
- 16 Teo 3:47
- 17 Rhythm-A-Ning 5:57
- 18 A Merrier Christmas 0:41
- 19 Straight No Chaser / Epistrophy 6:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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