I grew up listening to this, and it still has the power to make me laugh with pleasure. Monk is like a big kid, who's also a genius, having incredible fun at the piano.
@caroljm36 I've always thought that this was a function of his phrasing- either he kept the loose fitting ring to remind him to let his playing breathe, or he had great phrasing partially due to the ring always falling off. I guess we'll never have a clue what was going on in his genius mind..
I put Charlie Rouse up there next to Stan Getz and Sonny Rollins personally
Yougottawanna 1 day ago
Listening to the original version firmly implants in my mind the whole main idea of the song.
madtiger111 2 weeks ago
I grew up listening to this, and it still has the power to make me laugh with pleasure. Monk is like a big kid, who's also a genius, having incredible fun at the piano.
gsmonks 1 month ago
I transcribed Monks entire solo on this if anyone wants it :)
JaYSpRE2007 1 month ago
@JaYSpRE2007 i want it!!! here is my email bigchack@yahoo.com Thank you so much!!!
Solo1DiosTerenal 1 month ago
Go Charlie!! I love jazz
Yasface711 1 month ago
HA HA Monk is really tripping up the intro!! Dang you're right, Mr. Rouse really had to have his shit down. And he does!! LOVE Charlie Rouse!
dramione454 2 months ago
Charlie was the man, look at how he's looking @ 2:36, cool as hell!
I love Charlie Rouse.
iWannaKitkatt 1 year ago 8
No other saxophonist could get into Monk's mind and hold his own like Rouse did. Fantastic.
saxismyaxe 1 year ago 6
ayfkm?
tomitstube 1 year ago
He's so thin here! (see him straightening his ring when it slips). I wonder why? Guy loved to eat.
caroljm36 1 year ago
@caroljm36 I've always thought that this was a function of his phrasing- either he kept the loose fitting ring to remind him to let his playing breathe, or he had great phrasing partially due to the ring always falling off. I guess we'll never have a clue what was going on in his genius mind..
exaltron 1 year ago 4
@caroljm36 judging by this music, he was afraid of the evil clowns living in his fridge
MagicDolphinGO 11 months ago 3
too hip.
slamdomy 1 year ago 2
black music is the best love thelonious monks music
326Ka 1 year ago 2
Even the elbow smash in the end is so musical. I love the different ways he comps the head melody of this song.
inayabhaimerej 1 year ago
dirpyin this right now!
seerskater 1 year ago
¡¡¡AWESOME MUSIC¡¡¡ HQ Music.
spyrogalaktiko 1 year ago
Monk&Rouse--Conversation at it's best!!
postatility 2 years ago
Monk's solo was out of this world amazing. Must learn! must learn!
elixirguitarist 2 years ago
It`s really great, I agree! All guys in fantastic performances! Great moment!
MaestroCanedo 2 years ago
this may be the best live monk foootage I have ever seen...THANK YOU for posting this joyous gem for us to enjoy. Fantastic!!!
luiselpavo 2 years ago