Nineth Show: Thelonious Sphere Monk
“…Thelonious Monk, a melodious thunk,
no mistakes were made, with the notes he played,
his conception was recondite,
a star glowing bright among dim lights…” – from “Jazz Thing” by Gangstarr
Charles Lloyd, Cedar Walton, Buster Williams and Billy Higgins – Green Chimneys
Thelonious Monk (TM) – Remember
TM – Caravan
Dr. John – Blue Monk
TM – Skippy (Alternate Take)
TM – Well, You Needn’t
TM – Hackensack
Sharon Freeman – Monk’s Mood
Sarah Vaughn – ‘Round Midnight
Rahsaan Roland Kirk – Where Monk and Mingus Live
Randy Weston – Functional
Medeski, Martin Wood – Bemsha Swing/Lively Up Yourself
TJ Kirk – Jackie-ing
First Aired on Valley Free Radio Saturday, June 6th, 8 PM
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