Play Monk and Powell

by Paul Motian, Paul Motian & the Electric Bebop Band

Overview

The music of Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell continues to reveal inner secrets, as this engaging set by dummer Paul Motian and his Electric Bebop Band shows. The group's name of the group is a function of the two electric guitars (Kurt Rosenwinkel and Steve Cardenas) and the electric bass (Steve Swallow), although the remaining members are strictly acoustic (tenor saxophones Chris Cheek and Chris Potter and, of course, drummer Motian). The arrangements are entirely respectful of the compositions, although liberties are taken with tempo and harmony. The results are more than satisfactory, if somewhat conservative, with the solos passed about generously. Motian again reveals his ability to kick and burn, as well as play sensitively, reaffirming his place among the greatest jazz drummers. ~ Steve Loewy

Product Details

Release Date:	09/14/1999
Label:	Winter & Winter
UPC:	0025091004522
Rank:	168587

Tracks

1. We See
2. I'll Keep Loving You
3. Brilliant Corners
4. Rootie Tootie
5. Blue Pearl
6. Boo Boo's Birthday
7. Wail
8. San Francisco Holiday
9. Parisian Thoroughfare

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Paul Motian   Primary Artist,Drums
Paul Motian & the Electric Bebop Band   Primary Artist
Steve Cardenas   Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Steve Swallow   Bass,Bass (Electric)
Chris Potter   Sax (Tenor)
Chris Cheek   Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

Joe Ferla   Engineer,Producer
Rory Romano   Assistant
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Bud Powell   Composer
Steve Byram   Design
Peter Postel   Printer
Adrian von Ripka   Mastering
Paul Motian   Producer
Stefan Winter   Executive Producer