{"product_id":"thelonious-monk_bremen-1965_2025_soc","title":"BREMEN 1965","description":"By the mid-1960s, European tours had become commonplace for many of the greatest jazzmen. Pianist and composer Thelonious Monk had already had a career spanning more than two decades when he began visiting Europe for good. Europeans were delighted to discover Monk and his legendary personality, often placing more importance on his appearance and singular behavior than on the music. The release of \"Bremen 1965\" sees the legend embark on his second tour, with stops in Germany, with his seasoned quartet, consisting of his long-time saxophone partner, Charlie Rouse, as well as bassist Larry Gales and drummer Ben Riley. Bremen, Germany, was the second stop on the quartet's world tour, which would pass through much of Europe, Australia and Japan. The recording was made on March 8, 1965 in the prestigious Sendesaal \/ Studio F of Radio Bremen, in front of an eager audience. 'Bremen 1965' is the first official release of the concert, mastered from the original tapes preserved in the archives of Radio Bremen, under the direction and approval of Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), Radio Bremen and T.S. Monk. The album will be available in several formats, including digital, double CD and LP. The physical versions come with a carefully documented booklet by Bret Sjerven of Sunnyside. The recording features Monk just after notable transitions. The pianist left his old label, Riverside Records, for Columbia Records, where his latest album, It's Monk's Time, had just rolled off the presses when the quartet arrived in Europe in 1965. The rhythm section had also been changed: bassist John Ore and drummer Frankie Dunlop had been replaced by Larry Gales and Ben Riley, both of whom would participate in Monk's next studio recording, Monk. This long concert features unique interpretations of Monk classics, such as \"Criss Cross,\" \"Well You Needn't,\" \"Epistrophy,\" and \"Rhythm-a-ning,\" as well as standards that continued to inspire Monk, such as \"Sweet and Lovely,\" \"I'm Getting Sentimental Over You,\" and \"Don't Blame Me.\" These long and free interpretations of these tracks allow listeners to appreciate the ability of Monk and his accomplices to swing, fight, and sing in an incomparable way. The music of Thelonious Monk remains eternally and monumentally singular in its approach and conception. Monk's interpretations of his pieces and those of other artists have left a lasting mark on jazz. Bremen 1965 highlights an incredible performance during one of Monk and his quartet's most fiery and exploratory periods. THELONIOUS MONK Piano CHARLIE ROUSE Tenor Saxophone LARRY GALES Double Bass BEN RILEY Drums The original concert tape from Sendesaal \/ Studio F was transferred in high resolution (24\/96) by the technical team of Radio Bremen.","brand":"Thelonious Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55876556259672,"sku":null,"price":20260605.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/0016728163514_886b1ea6-25e6-4a7c-af74-b7e9595278e4.jpg?v=1768330516","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en\/products\/thelonious-monk_bremen-1965_2025_soc","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}