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Thelonious Monk · 1956 · Standard de Barris et Clifford, piano solo

Context

A standard by Harry Barris and Gordon Clifford, played by Monk as a piano solo on December 7, 1956. It is the only track on the album without horns or a rhythm section.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's), Hard bop. Among the origins and influences of Bebop: Kansas City, Swing, big bands.

By the same artist

• Brilliant Corners (1956)
• Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are (1956)
• Pannonica (1956)
• Bemsha Swing (1956)
• Blue Monk (1954)
• Light Blue (1959)

Sources

• EN: Brilliant Corners

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