Charles Fox introduces a series of four very varied recordings made in the Shaw Theatre during the 1987 Festival.
The American pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, who died in 1982, is still one of the most influential figures in jazz. Last April, an international group of musicians came together to play some of their own music, but mainly that of Monk.
Steve Lacy (soprano saxophone) George Lewis (trombone) Misha Mengelberg (piano) Ernst Reisinger (Cello) Han Bennink (drums)
Monk Hornin' In; Let's Call This
Misha Mengelberg Reef
Monk Reflections
Lacy Dutch Masters

11.00* Charles Fox discusses Monk's music with Steve Lacy, who worked with Monk in 1960.

11.10* Monk Off Minor; Monk's Mood
Steve Lacy Utah
Monk Four In One; Bemsha Swing