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''Criss-Cross'' is Thelonious Monk's second with Columbia Records.〔(Allmusic entry for ''Criss-Cross'' ) Accessed September 2009.〕 The album consists of previously released Monk compositions that were re-recorded and re-released under Columbia Records by the Thelonious Monk Quartet. == History == Monk was known for his uniquely playful jazz style that centered on playing notes that did not always correspond to the particular chord or key that was being played by the rest of the band. Before entering the studio to record this album, a journalist reportedly asked Monk if he would be recording a new solo rendition of the classic song "Don't Blame Me", to which he replied: "Maybe, it depends on how I feel when I get there."〔Liner notes on original LP back cover.〕 Monk recorded his solo version of "Don't Blame Me" right after arriving at the studio. ''Criss-Cross'' is a swing-influenced bop album featuring complex melodies and harmonies, Monk's unique style of stride piano, and his unique ideas on pitch qualities for his improvisations. The title track, "Criss-Cross", is one of his more critically acclaimed compositions. For this recording, Monk cut out two bars from the original music in order to speed up the overall feel of the piece. It also features Monk's highly personal use of rhythmic displacement. "Eronel" is a distinctly bop tune that is fast-paced and showcases Monk's virtuousic stride-style piano playing. The track "Crepuscule with Nellie" was a piece Monk had written for his wife. ''Criss-Cross'' is an album in Monk's career that represents his slow decline throughout the late 1960s until his death. Rumors of mental illness were common, especially considering his erratic and playful style of improvisation. At this point in his career, Monk released very few new compositions, mostly just re-workings of old tunes for big-label release under Columbia Records.〔(Criss Cross 1st 8 Bars ) Accessed September 2009.〕 The track "Pannonica" is available only on CD re-issue and named for Baroness Pannonica de Koenigswarter. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Criss-Cross (album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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