Dominic Duval - Monk Dreams '2009

Tracks list

Tracklist

01. Brilliant Corners
02. Off Minor
03. Epistrophy
04. Monk's Dream
05. Trinkle, Tinkle
06. Evidence
07. Bye-Ya
08. Criss Cross
09. Blue Monk
10. Ruby, My Dear
11. Brilliant Corners

The duo of saxophonist Jimmy Halperin and bassist Dominic Duval let you know
right away what side of Monk they're most interested in, opening and closing
with "Brilliant Corners," perhaps the most 'angular' and abrasive of Monk's
compositions. Halperin and Duval take it in stride—well, make that tense
stride. Halperin really leans into this music, creating swirling patterns on
"Off Minor," "Blue Monk" and "Monk's Dream" that gives them a very different
feel from the usual accounts. Duval provides solid support, articulating the
themes with characteristic ease. The duo enjoys consistent communication,
creating a fine three-way dialogue with Monk's compositions. Halperin's
exploratory edge is evident throughout. The duo released a similar CD of Monk
tunes a couple of years ago, called Monkinus, on CIMP. Monk Dreams isn't a
sequel. It was actually recorded earlier and includes many of the same tunes.
It's a good date, however, interesting in itself as well as a complement to the
later recording.

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