It has never sounded better than on this 180 gram pressing which was mastered from original analog tapes by bernie grundman and pressed on audiophile grade vinyl.
Thelonious monk criss cross vinyl.
Columbia special products jcs 8838 series.
The versions of criss cross rhythm a ning and crepuscule with nellie here are all fantastic with the quartet breathing fresh life into songs that are now considered classics.
Criss cross his second columbia release followed the justifiably popular monk s dream though many of these songs hearken back to monk s riverside days and critics often cry rerun at this recycling truly repeating oneself remains a difficult task in jazz.
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Criss cross thelonious monk s second album for columbia records features some of the finest work that monk ever did in the studio with his 60s trio and quartet.
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Remastered by ray staff at air mastering.
The tracks on criss cross a mix of originals and standards had all been recorded by monk at various times earlier in his career although just as on monk s dream these are not mere re treads but rather new and exciting takes on songs that were well known to his fans.
Pianist thelonious monk is joined by saxophonist charlie rouse bassist john ore and drummer frankie dunlop for this 1962 recording which was released in 1963 on the columbia label.
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Collectors series jcs 8838 format.