Fred Hersch Plays Monk

1 'Round Midnight - 3:44 2 In Walked Bud - 4:48 3 Crepuscule with Nellie/Reflections - 4:51 4 Think of One - 5:30 5 Ask Me Now - 5:30 6 Evidence - 3:31 7 Five Views of Misterioso - 7:01 8 Let's Cool One - 4:50 9 Bemsha Swing - 3:15 10 Light Blue/Pannonica - 6:07 11 I Mean You - 4:17 12 'Round Midnight (Reprise) - 1:40

Pianist Fred Hersch has a very different style than Thelonious Monk did, and on this solo tribute CD, he does not attempt to closely emulate Monk. Hersch does hint at Thelonious in spots on the 13 Monk compositions, but mostly performs in a sparse, melodic and quietly playful manner. His interpretations of such songs as "In Walked Bud," "Ask Me Now," "Let's Cool One" and "Misterioso" (which he calls "Five Views of Misterioso") are tasteful yet full of subtle invention. A pleasing and respectful effort. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi

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