Name: Rumba Para Monk by Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band
Brand: Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band
SKU: 016728103626
Price: 7.92 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (56 reviews)

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Monk'S Mood View on Youtube

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Bye-Ya View on Youtube

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Nutty View on Youtube

05:37

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Little Rootie Tootie View on Youtube

09:45

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Misterioso View on Youtube

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Ugly Beauty View on Youtube

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Reflections View on Youtube

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Jackie-Ing View on Youtube

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Jerry Gonzalez has referred to himself as being "bilingual" in that he is equally skilled on trumpet and congas, in bebop and in Latin music. Gonzalez succeeds in his goal of combining the two idioms without watering down either style on this essential Sunnyside CD. The first Afro-Cuban Thelonious Monk tribute has plenty of spots for the percussion of Steve Berrios and Gonzalez, but also contains many strong solos from the leader's often-muted Miles-influenced trumpet, Carter Jefferson's tenor, and Larry Willis' very un-Monk-like piano. With the exception of "Ugly Beauty," the Latin percussion is an integral part of each performance, giving this set of Monk tunes a very different perspective that is also quite flexible. A highly enjoyable set with the highlights including "Bye-Ya," "Nutty," "Little Rootie Tootie," and "Jackie-ing." ~ Scott Yanow