[Dixielandjazz] Monk on Jazz 625 BBC 4

[john petters]

Just enjoying the Thelonius Monk Quartet on BBC 4 after not enjoying the 
preceeding show by Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.
I do not like Hard Bop and Blakey's set lacked melodic structure for the 
most part.
No wonder the rock and rollers ousted the jazzers in the '50s.

Monk on the other hand is a different kettle of fish.

I have always liked Monk and I think the reason is that he plays tunes 
and they are simple, economic and make sense. He clearly owes more to 
Ellington than he does to Parker.

Listening to his rhythm section with Ben Riley on drums, and it is 
apparent that this is not a million miles away from what most on this 
list would call OKOM. Or am I just becoming a dirty bopper?
Nice to see a young Humph compereing the show.
Have a good weekend.
-- 
John Petters
Amateur Raduio Station G3YPZ
www.traditional-jazz.com