Monday, March 14, 2011

Bolivar Blues, by Thelonious Monk

     I love my friends on facebook because I get the chance to come across some great stuff, like the 1963 youtube of Thelonious Monk`s 1963 Japanese performance of Bolivar Blues. Charlie Rouse firmly establishes the piece with his Texas tenor tone, and relax interpretation of the melody. Rouses` solo is blusey and well crafted. If you get a chance, also check-out drummer Frankie Dunlops` solo. Dunlop plays a drum solo that is melodic, as he takes his time and develops a meaningful solo that speaks.

     You can find this gem on youtube, and it is time well spent.

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