Monk's first trip across the Atlantic, to Paris in the hot summer of 1957, produced his first ever solo piano recording. Which is a prime example of being totally immersed in your own playing, oblivious to the world.
Thelonious Monk - Off Minor
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I could listen to Monk extemporise for hours. Masterful stuff.
Awesome. The maiden voyage!
Have you heard the following cover of "Round Midnight" by Tim Amukele?
https://soundcloud.com/tim-amukele/round-midnight
I think I've already mentioned Tim's first album, which will be released tomorrow, November 13, 2015, featuring this cover as well as a cover of Nick Drake's "Day Is Done."
Tim would love a review if you'd care to write one. :-)
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