{"product_id":"thelonious-alone-in-san-francisco","title":"Thelonious Alone In San Francisco","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eThelonious Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e demonstrates his singular brilliance as a solo pianist on \u003cem data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eThelonious Alone in San Francisco\u003c\/em\u003e, recorded in 1959 for \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eRiverside Records\u003c\/strong\u003e. Following the acclaimed \u003cem data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eThelonious Himself\u003c\/em\u003e, this unaccompanied recital captures Monk in a relaxed and reflective mood, allowing his distinctive touch and phrasing to take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eThe programme moves effortlessly between Monk’s own ballad compositions, sharp-edged blues pieces and personal favourites from the popular songbook of his youth. It also introduces the first recorded appearances of ‘Bluehawk’ and ‘Round Lights’, alongside a rarely heard pop tune, ‘There’s Danger in Your Eyes, Cherie’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eStripped back to piano alone, the session highlights Monk’s inventive harmonies, rhythmic quirks and quietly expressive playing, offering a focused glimpse into the mind of one of jazz’s most original composers and performers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thelonious Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57383618740559,"sku":"4909","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/6785\/6975\/files\/214827-thelonious-monk-thelonious-alone-in-san-francisco.jpg?v=1775129630","url":"https:\/\/secondlinerecords.com\/products\/thelonious-alone-in-san-francisco","provider":"Second Line Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}