Started Playing This Song Yesterday

[ProfessorGAC]

Again.
I played it back in my teens.
Probably haven't played it in over 40 years.
Not sure why, I just decided to relearn it. I love how angular it is, and the changes are great.

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[rampartd]

1. he is pretty good. thanks

[jmbar2]

2. Love that song

Sounds smoky and heroin-like...

[ProfessorGAC]

3. Very Good!

I became a Monk disciple at 10 years old.
My version is a little straighter than his, but still lots of substitutions and angluarity.
Not happy with it yet, but I'll get there.

[jmbar2]

4. I was more familiar with the Bill Evans version

Which is probably why I associate the song with heroin. This is the first time I've heard Monk's version. He goes to outer space with all those harmonic extensions - interesting contrast.

Thanks for posting.

[ProfessorGAC]

5. Bill Was A Giant, Too

His playing reflected classical training more than most of the other jazz greats.
His playing was pretty structured (so was Oscar Perterson's) but his ability to rhythmically exchange with drums & bass was revolutionary.
He redefined jazz trio playing.